ICMR-Supported NCAHT Launches Assistive Technology Products for Visually Impaired

ICMR-Supported NCAHT Launches Assistive Technology Products for Visually Impaired

National Center for Assistive Technology (NCAHT), supported by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), launched a wide range of assistive technology products for the visually impaired at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi . ‘TacRead is a refreshable braille display (RBD) that allows visually impaired people to read digital text through a touch interface. #assistivetechnologyproductsfortheblind … Read more

‘Smart Vision Glass’ launched for the blind, will help in many tasks including walking and reading

‘Smart Vision Glass’ launched for the blind, will help in many tasks including walking and reading

Smart Vision Glasses: A private hospital in Delhi has given a unique boon to blind people. The hospital launched one such ‘smart vision sunglasses’, which is based on artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. With the help of this glass, blind people not only helps in walking and recognizing faces, but also helps in reading … Read more

Southern Railway: Braille Navigation Maps Installed at Chennai

Southern Railway: Braille Navigation Maps Installed at Chennai

This will help the visually impaired to traverse on their own. The Braille Maps were installed on Monday. Visually Impaired Friendly Maps at Chennai Railway Stations The map is posted at the entrance to both train stations and is 3X3 feet in size. Will help guide visually impaired passengers to navigate the station to assess … Read more

Nigerian start-up uses tech to help the visually impaired – ET HealthWorld

Nigerian start-up uses tech to help the visually impaired – ET HealthWorld

Lagos: A Nigerian start-up called winsite Using technology visually impairedWith many products including “smart”. reading glasses which converts text to audio. About 15.3% of the world’s blind population lives in Africa World Health Organizationwhere they often lack the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in everyday life. “I just wanted to … Read more