As the world becomes more and more technologically advanced, we must think about how to adapt this ever-evolving situation to suit the needs of the disabled.
These tech innovations for the blind show that companies, scientists and more are continuously thinking of the welfare of the blind. From tweaked laptops to tweaked phones, it's guaranteed that the sightless will not suffer setbacks in these technological times.
42 Tech Innovations for the Blind
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Bionic Eye Restores Sight to the Blind
41
Braille Watches
The X-Watch
40
Future Tech Predictions
Laptops in 2015
39
Camera for the Blind
Touch Sight
38
RFID Walking Sticks
Visionplus Provides Navigation Help for the Visually Impaired
37
Magnetized Liquid PC Adapts to Special Needs
Siafu Morphs Surface
36
Text-to-Voice Wands
'Voice Stick' Facilitates the Blind, the Elderly and the Lazy
35
Microsoft Targets Blind
Word Docs Translated to Audio With Daisy
34
Blind Cameras
Sascha Pohflepp's 'Buttons' Camera Doesn't Take Pictures, Just Sees Them
33
Cell Phones for the Blind
Nokia knfbReader Mobile
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Braille Label Makers
Innovative Design Creates Stickers for Visually Impaired
31
Braille Watches
‘Feel the Time' Lets You Tell Time by Touch
30
Converting Color into Sound
Bright-F Helps Color-Blind
29
Tech Replaces Seeing Eye Dogs
Mygo Cane
28
Phones for the Disabled
Braille and Surface Scanner Cell Phones
27
Braille Health Monitors
The Blood Pressure Monitor for the Blind is a Useful Invention
26
Implant Restores Sight to the Blind
Artificial Cornea
25
Brail-Inspired Texting
The 'Tactile Texting' Utensil Helps the Blind Type on Their Cell Phones
24
Blind Time Tellers
The Braille Wristwatch Makes Telling Time Simpler and Intuitive
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Braille City Maps
The DROP GPS Device Encourages You to Follow Blindly
22
Braille Mobile Phones
Seonkeun Park Creates a Mobile for the Visually Impaired
21
Handheld Directional Aids
'Touch & Go' by Natalia Ponomareva Gives the Blind Sight Beyond Sight
20
Bat-Inspired Eyewear
'WuFu' Glasses Use Ultrasonic Waves to Create Tactile Images for the Blind
19
Multifunctional Translators
SVLT Helps the Blind and Deaf Communicate
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Tactile Wand is the New Blind Stick
The Cand Gets Wiimoted
17
Braille Timepieces
'Tact' from Julien Bergignat Lets the Blind Feel the Time
16
Braille Mobiles
The Universal Phone Designed for the Blind
15
PDA For The Blind
GW Micro VoiceSense
14
Braille E-Books
The Perfect Gadget for Visually-Impaired Readers
13
Blind-Friendly Phones
The LG Loop by Andres Parada Caters to the Visually Impaired
12
Braille Measuring Devices
The Tikk-Tekk Rainbow is Designed for the Blind
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Timepieces for the Visually-Impaired
This OOSH Braille Watch Features a Voice-Activated Sensor
10
Braille Laptops
The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY Notetaker and MP3 Player
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Blind-Aiding Radar
New Radar Systems for the Blind Could Help Them to 'See'
8
Braille Mobile Phones
Zhenwei You's 'B-Touchphone' Gives Technological Sight to the Blind
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Labelmakers for the Blind
The 6dot Braille Labeler Makes Finding Things Simple Sans Sight
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Embossed Labels
The Braille Printer Helps Visually Challenged Identify Items
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Sightless Drivers
Virginia Tech Students Fix Up a Buggy to be Operated by the Blind
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Literary Braille Translators
The Brailect Device is No Work of Fiction
3
Visuals for the Blind
Brain Port Becomes Commercially Available Soon
2
Braille Book Readers
The Haptic Reader Concept Brings Basic Books to Life for the Visually Impaire
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Humans as Bats
CASBliP Aids the Blind By Using a Sound Map
Related Ideas
Modified Wheelchair Designs
Leaning Wheelchair Design Reduces Effort and Enhances Mobility
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
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
AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
Smart Aid Kits
Smart Aid Kit Uses Artificial Intelligence to Support Health
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
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
AR-Integrated Motorcycle Eyewear
The Blucap Moto Motorcycle Navigation Sunglasses are Connected
Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks
The Conceptual 'Halo' Smart Cane by Claire Ko is Advanced
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
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
The Conceptual 'Lamptok' Light Supports the Hearing Impaired
Ultra-Efficient Vision Care Solutions
Eyebot Uses AI-Powered Technology to Expediate Eye Exams
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Interactive AAC Learning Devices
Monica Bhyrappa and Fan Fang Design the Logitech EDU Device
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
Vison Loss Research Fundraisers
Fighting Blindness Canada Held the 'Move for Sight' Fundraiser
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
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
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
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Advanced Text-to-Speech Technology
ReadSpeaker Stands Out as a Leader in Enhancing Accessibility
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
Advanced AR-Powered Binoculars
The UNISTELLAR ENVISION Binoculars Elevate Viewing Experiences
Automated Adjustment Headlamps
The Adaptev Headlamp Boasts Headlight-Inspired Technology
Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems
Gauzy Will Reveal Its AI-Driven Driver Assistance System
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
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
AI-Enabled Brain Implants
Northwell Health's Team Develops a Brain Implant Technology
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
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
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
Advanced Smart Glasses Designs
Vuzix Corporation Has Launched the M400 Xtreme Smart Glasses
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Scannable Infant Products
SMA Nutrition Introduced NaviLens Codes into its Product Packaging
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Digitally Enhanced Binoculars
The YASHICA Vision Binoculars Offer Full-Color Night Vision and More
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
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
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
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
AI-Powered Retinal Screening Devices
AI Optics Revolutionizes Eye Health Diagnostics
AI Book Assistants
BookNote.AI Can Explore the Contents of Any Book to Streamline Education
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Empowering AI Voice Tools
Lenovo's AI Lullaby Helps People with ALS Communicate Effectively
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-Enhanced e-Reading Platforms
Rebind Engages Individuals with Classic Literature in a New Way
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
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
Mobile Reading Accessories
Astropad's New 'Bookcase' Aims to Enhance Mobile Reading Comfortability
Braille Advent Calendars
Purdys Chocolatier Launched an Accessible Advent Calendar
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
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
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Athletic Training Eyewear
'FalconFrames' Track Eye Movement During Visual Training
AI-Enhanced Hearing Accessibility Tools
Audus Technologies Introduces the Knisper Hearing Aids
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
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
AI-Powered OTC Hearing Aids
AVAtronics Debuts AI-Enriched Wideband Technology
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
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
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
Accessible Candy Branding
Nestlé Confectionery is Trialling Accessible QR Codes
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
Social Good Computer Drives
Digitunity Partners with OBAE to Address Technological Barriers
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
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
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-Powered Digital Document Accessibility
Adobe Implements Artificial Intelligence for Inclusivity
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
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
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Senior Living Tech Accelerators
Rose Villa Senior Living & The Malden Collective Launch LiveWell™
Hand-Tracking Devices
PalmPlug is a Precise Hand-Tracking Device
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
AI-Powered Work Health Monitors
BLiiNK Uses AI to Detect Eye Strain, Bad Posture, and More
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
Upgraded Accessible Airport Services
Halifax Stanfield Debtuts Three New Accessibility Services
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
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
Film-Type Vehicle Antennas
LG Electronics Launches an In-Vehicle Antenna for Easy Connectivity
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
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
Efficient AI Reading Tools
GENIUS.io Brings the Physical and Digital Spaces Together
Beach Accessibility Systems
TOBEA Develops the SEATRAC System with Siemens' Technology
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments