Even though I have 20/20 vision, I am still super excited by all of these sightless tech concepts. Designers have been hard at work redesigning tech like cellphones and e-readers to be more blind-friendly.
Many of these sightless tech concepts are simply designed to make life safer for the blind. Nowadays the blind are incredibly independent, but trips around a foreign city or through a crowded mall can still be a difficulty. Designers have been hard at work dreaming up gadgets and maps designed to guide the blind through the ever-crazier urban jungle.
If you are interested in seeing what the future of technology holds for those without sight, then check out all of these sightless tech concepts.
23 Sightless Tech Concepts
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Camera for the Blind
Touch Sight
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Braille Cell Phones
The Tactile Phone Uses Electronic Pulses to Simulate Braille Symbols
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Cell Phones for the Blind
Nokia knfbReader Mobile
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Transmuting Multimedia Gloves
The 'Panopticon' Device Will Read to You Aloud
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Phones for the Disabled
Braille and Surface Scanner Cell Phones
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Braille Mobile Phones
The Voim Smartphone is Designed for the Visually Impaired
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InnovativeTalking Sticks
Sungjun Cha's 'Stick Talk' Helps the Hearing & Visually Impaired
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Braille City Maps
The DROP GPS Device Encourages You to Follow Blindly
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Braille Mobile Phones
Seonkeun Park Creates a Mobile for the Visually Impaired
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Sightless Tablet Translators
The Omnifer iPad Accessory Converts Onscreen Text into Braille
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Sightless Expedition Aids
The Peepo Explorer Helps Guide the Blind Through the Urban Jungle
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Braille Mobiles
The Universal Phone Designed for the Blind
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3D Braille Maps
The Brainovi Navigates Blind People in the Right Direction
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PDA For The Blind
GW Micro VoiceSense
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Blind-Friendly Phones
The LG Loop by Andres Parada Caters to the Visually Impaired
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Braille-Converting Gadgets
The Readot Device Deepens Tech Experience for the Visually Impaired
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Blind Grocery Guides
The Love Card from Shen Ming Makes Sightless Grocery Shopping Easier
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Blind-Friendly Shopping Aids
The Braille Credit Card is for Sightless Shopaholics
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Braille Laptops
The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY Notetaker and MP3 Player
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Fingertip Reading Scanners
The Haptic Braille Reads Text for the Visually Impaired
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Braille Mobile Phones
Zhenwei You's 'B-Touchphone' Gives Technological Sight to the Blind
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Braille Book Readers
The Haptic Reader Concept Brings Basic Books to Life for the Visually Impaire
Related Ideas
Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
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
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
AI-Powered Productivity Projectors
The Conceptual 'Lay' Portable AI Device is Packed with Sensors
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Interactive Illumination Headphones
The Nothing HeadPhone (1) Concept by Niloy Lahiri is Moody
Camera-Equipped AI Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Cell Buds' by Minwoo Kim Capture Environmental Details
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Ai Smart Glasses
Solos Has Introduced the AirGo™ Vision Smart Glasses, Featuring ChatGPT-4o
AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
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
Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers
The 'Companion' Wheelchair Robot Concept is Supportive
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
Bone Conduction Hearing Aids
The 'Rezonance' Hearing Aid Concept Prioritizes Comfort
Ultra-Efficient Vision Care Solutions
Eyebot Uses AI-Powered Technology to Expediate Eye Exams
Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks
The Conceptual 'Halo' Smart Cane by Claire Ko is Advanced
Auxiliary Display Smart Speakers
The Conceptual Google Omni Smart Speaker Offers Visual Feedback
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
Invisible Display AI Glasses
Gyges Labs Launched the World's First AI Glasses with DigiWindow
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
The Conceptual 'Lamptok' Light Supports the Hearing Impaired
Smartphone-Powered Telescopes
The Vaonis 'Hestia' Supports Advanced Stargazing at a Low Cost
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts
The '0²' VR Headset by RITE Maintains a Comfortable Construction
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Haute Silicone Headphone Headsets
The Conceptual Comfortably Headphones are Soft and Chic
Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
TD Unveils a Campaign to Highlight Its Accessibility Adapter
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
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
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
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Müller Debuts Accessible Packaging Designs
Predictive Autonomous Vehicle Features
VERSES AI and Volvo Cars Aim to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
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
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Advanced AR-Powered Binoculars
The UNISTELLAR ENVISION Binoculars Elevate Viewing Experiences
Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems
Gauzy Will Reveal Its AI-Driven Driver Assistance System
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Open-Source AI Eyewear
The Frame Glasses by Brilliant Labs Boast a MicroLED Display
Window Covering Projector Systems
The Conceptual 'Village' Projector Offers Digital Companionship
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
T-Shaped Remote Controls
The Sightless Remote Control by Gisung Han is Hard to Misplace
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
Smart Ceiling Fan Concepts
The FanPro Concept is Inspired by Custom Smartphones
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Scannable Infant Products
SMA Nutrition Introduced NaviLens Codes into its Product Packaging
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
App-Controlled Smart Blinds
Eve Launches its New Blinds Collection in German Stores
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
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
AI-Powered Retinal Screening Devices
AI Optics Revolutionizes Eye Health Diagnostics
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Ergonomic Hearing Aid Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Claro' Hearing Aid Has an All-in-One Design
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Haptic Stone-Like Compasses
The 'TERRA' Compass Combines Technology with Tranquility
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
Accessibility-Centric AI Home Assistants
Visualfy Empowers Individuals with Hearing Loss
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Crystalline Tech Devices
The Conceptual Apple Clear Series by Vadzim Sadouski is Transparent
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
Andrea Mangone Designs the Minimal 0/1 Phone
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts
Vadzim Sadouski Designs a Clear Music Design Concept
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Inclusive Premium Haircare
Sisterwould Bottles Include Braille and Tactile Product Differentiators
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Tennis Computer Vision Systems
Tennis Blackbox Transforms iPhones Into Hawkeye Systems
Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies
The HANNspree ecoVISION Paper Display is Versatile
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Invisible Vehicle Antennas
LG is Unveiling a Next-Gen Transparent Antenna at CES 2024
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Smartphone Keyboard Accessories
Clicks is a Physical Keyboard for the iPhone Debuting at CES 2024
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
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
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
AI-Powered Visual Support
Be My Eyes and Microsoft Use AI to Help Blind and Low-Vision Customers
Accessibile Zoo Experiences
Tallinn Zoo Has Launched a Pilot Project Using the NaviLens App
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Color Vision Accessibility TVs
The Samsung SeeColors Mode is on 2023 Models
Braille Dining Menus
Radisson Hotel Group Has Launched Braille Menus to Increase Accessibility
Inclusive Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel is Adding Colorblind Identification Symbols
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
Accessibility-Promoting Voter Tools
The McGonagle Reader Assists Consumers with Visual Impairments
Accessible Restroom Enhancements
Good2Go and RightHear Introduce a Restroom Security Partnership
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
Inclusive Braille Integrated Planes
United Airline Builds Braille into its Plane Cabins
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
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Portable Window Projection Systems
The VILLAGE Concept is an Automatic Window System