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Sight and Sound Technology for Visually Impaired
Sight and Sound Technology Company in the UK is not only known for its top-notch audiovisual products and services but also for its...
The ABILITY Team
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Using mid-air haptics for communication
At the symposium of Haptic for Inclusion held at the University of Borås, Sweden, Ultraleap showcased a device that uses ultrasound waves...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 29, 20241 min read
Br'eye, the fun way to learn Braille
Handi Exceller came up with the "Br'eye" device in response to a specific problem: to offer independent, fun and inclusive learning of...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Benefits of a low-cost full page refreshable Braille display
Low-cost full-page refreshable Braille displays offer several benefits for blind people. They provide: Affordability: Making Braille...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Inclusive crisis management/preparedness
Preparing and planning for crises is important. At the same time, persons with different types of disabilities are often not considered...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 16, 20241 min read
The Monarch: Tactile Access to Digital Learning
In December, we attended an online seminar on “the Monarch: Tactile Access to Digital Learning” [1], organised by the APH. It was a very...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Research into a new flexible actuator from PNOPAM gels to replace piezoelectric actuators in Braille displays
Currently, visually impaired people use Braille displays equipped with piezoelectric actuators, which are costly and bulky. The major...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 12, 20242 min read
New insideONE+
Our partner InsideVision continues to improve their InsideOne tablet, a Windows tablet with an additional layer for accessibility and...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Making Scientific Content Accessible for Blind People: The Potential of the ABILITY Project
In 2025, Directive 2019/882 will enter into force, requiring EU member states to ensure that electronic publications are accessible to...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 11, 20242 min read
4th of January – World Braille Day
Whilst many were recovering from the festivities and social gatherings during the holidays, you may have missed the World Braille day on...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 9, 20242 min read
Introduction to Braille Mathematics
Unified English Braille (UEB) is the standard Braille code used for English-speaking countries. When it comes to math, UEB includes...
bangfutao
Jan 4, 20242 min read
New co-design workshop with blind users in France
Consortium members regularly organize workshops and co-construction sessions with visually impaired, blind and deaf-blind users. At the...
The ABILITY Team
Jan 2, 20241 min read
AI-based image analysis for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) community
Our ongoing project ABILITY is making strides in enhancing digital accessibility for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) community....
The ABILITY Team
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Artificial Intelligence for People with Visual Impairments
On Thursday 28 September, at the engaging "Hirn vom Hahn" event - a forum where scientists and enthusiasts gather to share their latest...
The ABILITY Team
Dec 18, 20231 min read
A joystick that can communicate directions to white cane users
At the symposium of Haptic for Inclusion held at the University of Borås, Sweden, Hassan Dogar, a postdoctoral researcher at the...
The ABILITY Team
Dec 13, 20231 min read
An Estonian-based company develops a haptic head cap that allows visually impaired people to “see”
At the symposium of Haptic for Inclusion held at the University of Borås, Sweden, Estonia’s 7sense showcased the revolutionary HapCap....
The ABILITY Team
Dec 13, 20231 min read
What is refreshable braille display?
Refreshable Braille display is a tactile device designed for individuals with visual impairments. It consists of a series of small...
bangfutao
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Tactile Tour
From November 6 to 18, 2023, a unique exhibition took place in Brussels. Nowadays, individuals with visual impairments may face...
sabrinapaneels
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Autonomic tradeshow in Paris
The H-lab had the opportunity to participate in the Autonomic show in Paris France on June 6, 7 and 8, 2023, which highlights solutions...
Rohit Ail
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Lowering the cost of Refreshable Braille Cells
Hackaday - a hardware hacking website – has published the news about a low-cost braille display device with less than a $1 braille cell...
The ABILITY Team
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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