Though there have been a lot of technological advances aimed at helping the blind see and navigate the world, the best accessory is still a cane. A recent Tech Xplore article discussed a new system developed by researchers at the Center for Digital Technology and Management at the University of Munich that could likely replace canes. The system consists of a haptic feedback sleeve and goggle system that allows blind people “see” with their arm.
Haptic Feedback Wearables Help Blind People See
The system consists of goggles and a haptic feedback sleeve that vibrates to inform the wearer of physical obstacles in front of them.
Jan 31, 2022
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