Blindness is one of the most difficult senses to lose. Being born without sight is one thing, but to lose your vision once you’ve experienced the brilliance of the world would be truly difficult.
Thankfully, science and incredible engineering have led to the invention of truly remarkable innovations to aid the blind, or those with a failing sense of sight.
The slideshow highlights some of the medical breakthroughs and creative designs which make the world brighter for these individuals. These inventions including a slew of brailliant innovations, from braille wine bottle labels to Playboy in braille, but they also include more revolutionary items such as bionic eyes which could even restore sight.
As you look through the slideshow, may you be grateful that you have the gift of sight that lets you look at these slides at all.
31 Eye Opening Innovations for the Blind
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Braille Tattoos
Body Modifications for the Blind Make Sight and Touch Statements
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Bionic Eye Restores Sight to the Blind
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Toys for the Blind
Textured Rubik's Cube for the Blind
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Playboy in Braille
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$10 Hand-Held Braille Writer
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Seeing is believing -- device helps the blind read
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Braille Watches
The X-Watch
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Braille Wine Bottle
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Colour Blindness Simulators
Tool Lets You Decolour Your World
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Porn For The Blind
Naughty Reading for the Visually Impaired
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Dark Dining Projects: Sensory Feasts for Blindfolded Guests
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Avatars For The Blind
Irish IBM Students Brighten Second Life
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Camera for the Blind
Touch Sight
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Dining In The Dark
Legally Blind Servers At O. Noir
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Braille Graffiti
Art For The Blind
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Controverisal Fashion for the Blind
Braille Tees
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Microsoft Targets Blind
Word Docs Translated to Audio With Daisy
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Cell Phones for the Blind
Nokia knfbReader Mobile
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Braille Campaign
McCann Erickson "Dots" Ad
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Converting Color into Sound
Bright-F Helps Color-Blind
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Phones for the Disabled
Braille and Surface Scanner Cell Phones
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Braille Architecture
Love is Blind by Jessica Lertvilai of Vest Collective
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Beer for the Blind
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Implant Restores Sight to the Blind
Artificial Cornea
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Braille Neck Ties
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Tactile Wand is the New Blind Stick
The Cand Gets Wiimoted
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PDA For The Blind
GW Micro VoiceSense
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Braille PIN Cards
Visual Assistance Cards for the Blind
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Blind Pilots
Man Flies From London to Sydney Proving the Blind Can Have Fun Too
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DIY Braille
AccuBraille Adds Dots Everywhere
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Braille Textured Home Decor
The Love Is Blind Vase
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Modified Wheelchair Designs
Leaning Wheelchair Design Reduces Effort and Enhances Mobility
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Vintage-Inspired Dynamic Eyewear
Bru Eyewear Celebrates Elegance Through the Decades
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Fashion-Forward Gadgets
This Open-Ear Earbud Concept Serves as a Functional Accessory
AI-Designed Whiskey Bottles
No Two Bottles from the Label 5 City Lights Edition are Alike
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
The Conceptual 'Lamptok' Light Supports the Hearing Impaired
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
TD Unveils a Campaign to Highlight Its Accessibility Adapter
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Vison Loss Research Fundraisers
Fighting Blindness Canada Held the 'Move for Sight' Fundraiser
Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames
Morrama's Issé Design is a Forward-Looking Concept
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Portable AI-Powered Healthcare Devices
AEYE Health & Optomed's Aurora AEYE is Geared to Diabetics
Accessibility-Focused Stickers
GE's 'Access Kit' Makes Household Appliances More Accessible
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Integrated Eye Health Apps
LookAway Protects your Eyes While Boosting Productivity
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Vibration Neon Sunglasses
Tifosi Recently Launched a New Neon Light Collection
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
Advanced AR-Powered Binoculars
The UNISTELLAR ENVISION Binoculars Elevate Viewing Experiences
Futuristic Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the 13.11 Eyewear Design and It is Stunning
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Open-Source AI Eyewear
The Frame Glasses by Brilliant Labs Boast a MicroLED Display
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
ESENES WORLDWIDE Launches the Unconventionally Stylish Eyeball Mules
AI-Enabled Brain Implants
Northwell Health's Team Develops a Brain Implant Technology
Performance Clog Innovations
Blundstone Transforms Industrial Heritage into Modern Comfort Design
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Migraine-Relieving Tinted Glasses
Eyewear Brand Zenni Recently Launched a New Migraine Lens
Animal-Identifying Binoculars
Swarovski Optik AX Visio Binoculars Has Integrated AI at CES 2024
T-Shaped Remote Controls
The Sightless Remote Control by Gisung Han is Hard to Misplace
Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas
Vinayan Ravikumar Designs the Origami-Like Bloombrella
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Futuristic Headgear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Limited-Edition Moonveil Collection
Scannable Infant Products
SMA Nutrition Introduced NaviLens Codes into its Product Packaging
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Digitally Enhanced Binoculars
The YASHICA Vision Binoculars Offer Full-Color Night Vision and More
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
App-Controlled Smart Blinds
Eve Launches its New Blinds Collection in German Stores
Multi-Sensory Fragrances
Bleu Nour Revolutionizes Fragrance by Turning Colors into Scents
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
Engaging Braille Education Devices
The Braille Learning Device is Based on the Six-Dot Arrangement
Accessible Skincare Gift Branding
These NIVEA Gift Packs Feature NaviLens Technology in the UK
California-Inspired Eyewear Collections
RAEN Introduces Its SS2024 Sunglasses & Optical Collection
Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses
The Bruckhoff Spectacle Aids are a Non-Intrusive Hearing Enhancer
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Night Vision Driving Systems
The Auto AI Night Vision System InfiRay NV2 is Debuting at CES 2024
Ergonomic Hearing Aid Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Claro' Hearing Aid Has an All-in-One Design
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Braille Advent Calendars
Purdys Chocolatier Launched an Accessible Advent Calendar
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
Accessibility-Centric AI Home Assistants
Visualfy Empowers Individuals with Hearing Loss
Inclusive Braille Toy Cars
Mattel Introduces a New Hot Wheels Braille Car
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Migraine-Soothing Eyewear Clips
Chemistrie Avulux Eases the Discomfort of Light Sensitivity
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Accessible Christmas Food Magazines
M&S and RNIB Created an Inclusive Magazine for the Holidays
Co-Branded Inclusive Packaging Apps
Haleon and Microsoft Join Forces to Enhance Accessibility
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Sustainable Wooden Digital Projector
The Openhagen Lightboks Adds a Warmth to the Living Space
Braille-Equipped Haircare Bottles
Wilde Unveils the New Blonde Enrich Shampoo and Conditioner Line
Tennis Computer Vision Systems
Tennis Blackbox Transforms iPhones Into Hawkeye Systems
Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies
The HANNspree ecoVISION Paper Display is Versatile
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Running-Focused Eyewear Collections
Zunnies by Zenni Optical Launched an Active Eyewear Line
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Inclusive Premium Haircare
Sisterwould Bottles Include Braille and Tactile Product Differentiators
AI-Based Experiential Campaigns
#KnowtheSigns Uses AI to Raise Awareness on World Diabetes Day
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Durably Waterproof Compasses
The 'Polar Pupil' Compass Comes With a Handy Loupe Magnifier
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Ergonomic Sleek Remote Controls
The Hunter Douglas PowerView Pebble Remote has a Biomimetic Shape
Beverage Can Openers
The DAVI Can Opener Safely & Smoothly Removes Lids from Drink Cans
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Biology-First Lighting Designs
BIOS Designs the SKYVIEW Lights Simulating Natural Light
Scuba-Centric Reading Glasses
This Underwater Eyewear Helps Deep-Sea Divers Enjoy Clearer Vision
Hand-Tracking Devices
PalmPlug is a Precise Hand-Tracking Device
Expansive Nature Recording Catalogues
Inner Vision Pro Offers More Than 800 Nature Recordings
AI-Powered Visual Support
Be My Eyes and Microsoft Use AI to Help Blind and Low-Vision Customers
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Color Vision Accessibility TVs
The Samsung SeeColors Mode is on 2023 Models
AI-Powered Work Health Monitors
BLiiNK Uses AI to Detect Eye Strain, Bad Posture, and More
Destigmatizing Migraine Campaigns
Shades for Migraine is a Campaign that Addresses Preconceptions
Inclusive Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel is Adding Colorblind Identification Symbols
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Accessible Braille-Equipped Ales
West Side Brewings Reintroduces the Braille Ale Raspberry Gose
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
AI-Driven Robot Gloves
A New AI-Powered Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Play Piano Again
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Accessibility-Promoting Voter Tools
The McGonagle Reader Assists Consumers with Visual Impairments
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Accessible Restroom Enhancements
Good2Go and RightHear Introduce a Restroom Security Partnership
Sensory Museum Tours
The Dock Museum in Barrow Aims to Increase Accessibility for Blind Visitors
Electrochromic Lens Sunglasses
ONESEC Eyewear Transitions Instantly Depending on the Environment
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
Inclusive Assistance-First Airline Ads
Virgin Atlantic Debuts a Video Ad in British Sign Language
Inclusive Braille Integrated Planes
United Airline Builds Braille into its Plane Cabins
Alerting Boiled Water Discs
The Water Boil Alert Disc Aids Visual Impairments or Memory Challenges
Inclusive Rice Snack Packaging
Rice Krispies Unveils its Braille Packaging and Writable Wrapper
Minimal Braille Learning Devices
SAQ Design Introduces a Look at the SMARTIO EDU Device
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Braille Dining Menus
Radisson Hotel Group Has Launched Braille Menus to Increase Accessibility
Eye Strain-Reducing Plug-Ins
Blinko Can Improve Eye Troubles with Just a Few Minutes Every Day
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Efficient AI Reading Tools
GENIUS.io Brings the Physical and Digital Spaces Together
Intuitive Browsing Experiences
Moonlight Helps Amplify Web Content's Digestibility and Engagement
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Integrated Headlight Strollers
The Munchkin Night Owl Has One-Touch Lights to Boost Visibility
IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses
The Kolari Shades Offer Protection and Comfort in All Environments