A tactile sensor based on an optical fibre ring resonator helps blind or partially sighted people interact seamlessly with ...

A pen that can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol. Braille ...

Both displaying Braille and reading it is difficult to do with machines ... other side of all those little bumps, with two Braille devices taking home awards during the final Hackaday Prize ...

Skin-inspired tactile sensor combines speed with accuracy, paving the way to improved accessibility for people with blindness ...

The impact could also extend to other fields where sensitive tactile sensing is needed, from smart medical devices to the next generation of robots." Learning and reading Braille can be ...

Check out the brief explainer video after the break, or read the group’s paper [PDF download]. Want to play with refreshable Braille systems? This open-source display uses Flexinol wire to ...

from smart medical devices to the next generation of robots.” Creating a flexible Braille reader Learning and reading Braille can be challenging, making automated Braille readers essential ...

The Xavier Society for the Blind is celebrating 125 years of helping generations of Catholics, either blind or ...

Braille is integrated with digital devices, including smartphones and computers, through Braille displays that transcribe screen content into tactile Braille. Another myth is that Braille is hard to ...

Alan Thorpe teaches the tactile writing system and fixes Braille machines A Braille teacher from Sheffield has called for more opportunities for people to learn the six-dot tactile reading system.

In a press release, Google states that it's rolling out a series of updates to improve the hearing aid experience on Android.

Braille is a tactile method of reading and writing used by the blind and visually impaired. In Uganda, visually impaired Muslims who wish to study the Quran using Braille often face challenges due to ...