Leveraging 3D printers to help the blind, designer Prevoteau Mathieu created the 3D Pentax. Mathieu's gadget aims to enable those without vision to capture and feel images. The 3D Pentax miniaturizes landscapes in order to allow the sight-impaired to experience the environment around them.
An oversized button is provided so that anybody can snap a picture without difficulty. In addition, a patterned ring with traditional camera settings can be turned to get the perfect shot. Settings such as the depth and range of the picture can be adjusted. After capturing a scene, the camera connects to small 3D printer. The printer then reproduces the picture so that the user can feel what they just took.
What's Driving This Trend
- Assistive 3d-printed Technology
- The use of 3D printing to create gadgets that aid people with disabilities, such as the 3D Pentax.
- Haptic Photography
- The creation of images that can be touched and felt by incorporating 3D printing technology into traditional photography.
- Inclusive Photography
- The development of photography technology that is accessible and usable by people with disabilities.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare
- Using 3D printing technology to create gadgets that can improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
- Photography
- Incorporating 3D printing technology into traditional photography to create a new visual experience for users.
- Assistive Technology
- Creating new gadgets that can aid individuals with disabilities using 3D printing technology.
