The 6dot Braille Labeler Makes Finding Things Simple Sans Sight
Marissa Brassfield — August 24, 2009 — Tech
References: fastcompany & dvice
It's no wonder that the 6dot Braille Labeler is an entry for the James Dyson Award--this thing is amazing. Just like labelmakers help sighted individuals organize and find things, this labeler prints in Braille to give those who are visually-impaired and blind more independence.
We've featured a number of amazing innovations aimed at helping the blind; see some of my favorites below, and be sure to check out more images of the 6dot Braille Labeler above.
We've featured a number of amazing innovations aimed at helping the blind; see some of my favorites below, and be sure to check out more images of the 6dot Braille Labeler above.
Trend Themes
1. Braille Labeling Technology - The advancement of braille labeling technology provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to create products and services that cater to the visually impaired and blind.
2. Assistive Technology - The development of assistive technologies for the visually impaired and blind presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to create accessible and inclusive products and services.
3. Independence and Empowerment for the Visually Impaired - The growing focus on independence and empowerment for the visually impaired creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to develop solutions that enhance accessibility and inclusion.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can leverage braille labeling technology to create innovative products for the visually impaired and blind, such as smart home devices and wearable assistive devices.
2. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can capitalize on assistive technologies to develop specialized medical devices and applications that cater to the needs of the visually impaired and blind community.
3. Retail - The retail industry has the opportunity to innovate by incorporating braille labeling technology into packaging and store design, making products and stores more accessible for the visually impaired and blind customers.
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