Blindness is one of the most difficult senses to lose. Being born without sight is one thing, but to lose your vision once you’ve experienced the brilliance of the world would be truly difficult.
Thankfully, science and incredible engineering have led to the invention of truly remarkable innovations to aid the blind, or those with a failing sense of sight.
The slideshow highlights some of the medical breakthroughs and creative designs which make the world brighter for these individuals. These inventions including a slew of brailliant innovations, from braille wine bottle labels to Playboy in braille, but they also include more revolutionary items such as bionic eyes which could even restore sight.
As you look through the slideshow, may you be grateful that you have the gift of sight that lets you look at these slides at all.
31 Eye Opening Innovations for the Blind
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Braille Tattoos
Body Modifications for the Blind Make Sight and Touch Statements
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Bionic Eye Restores Sight to the Blind
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Toys for the Blind
Textured Rubik's Cube for the Blind
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Playboy in Braille
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$10 Hand-Held Braille Writer
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Seeing is believing -- device helps the blind read
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Braille Watches
The X-Watch
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Braille Wine Bottle
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Colour Blindness Simulators
Tool Lets You Decolour Your World
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Porn For The Blind
Naughty Reading for the Visually Impaired
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Dark Dining Projects: Sensory Feasts for Blindfolded Guests
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Avatars For The Blind
Irish IBM Students Brighten Second Life
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Camera for the Blind
Touch Sight
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Dining In The Dark
Legally Blind Servers At O. Noir
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Braille Graffiti
Art For The Blind
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Controverisal Fashion for the Blind
Braille Tees
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Microsoft Targets Blind
Word Docs Translated to Audio With Daisy
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Cell Phones for the Blind
Nokia knfbReader Mobile
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Braille Campaign
McCann Erickson "Dots" Ad
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Converting Color into Sound
Bright-F Helps Color-Blind
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Phones for the Disabled
Braille and Surface Scanner Cell Phones
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Braille Architecture
Love is Blind by Jessica Lertvilai of Vest Collective
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Beer for the Blind
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Implant Restores Sight to the Blind
Artificial Cornea
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Braille Neck Ties
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Tactile Wand is the New Blind Stick
The Cand Gets Wiimoted
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PDA For The Blind
GW Micro VoiceSense
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Braille PIN Cards
Visual Assistance Cards for the Blind
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Blind Pilots
Man Flies From London to Sydney Proving the Blind Can Have Fun Too
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DIY Braille
AccuBraille Adds Dots Everywhere
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Braille Textured Home Decor
The Love Is Blind Vase
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Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
Str4ngeThing Envisions a Set of Renaissance Architecture Shoes
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Futuristically Informed Binoculars
The Conceptual Zoomers Binoculars Modernizes a Classic Design
Disappearing Display TV Sets
The AWOL Vision Vanish Laser TV Has an All-in-One Design
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Sculpted Inverted Lens Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Reverse Collection Features Iconic Styles
AI-designed Whiskey Bottles
No Two Bottles from the Label 5 City Lights Edition are Alike
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Luxe Folding Sunglasses
The Oliver Peoples x Brunello Cucinelli Folding Sunglasses are Pocketable
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames
Morrama's Issé Design is a Forward-Looking Concept
Smart Glass-Topped Lookouts
These Picturesque Cabins Offer Stunning Views Of the Sky
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AR-Powered Eye Training Devices
The Conceptual E-YES Amblyopia Trainer Strengthens the Eyes
4K Night-Vision Binoculars
These Binoculars Offer Stunning Imagery In Lightless Conditions
Aftermarket Smart Blind Controllers
The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit Makes Roller Blinds Smarter
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Integrated Eye Health Apps
LookAway Protects your Eyes While Boosting Productivity
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Accessible Customization-Focused Bags
JanSport Launches a Backpack Range For the Mobility Impaired
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Open-Source AI Eyewear
The Frame Glasses by Brilliant Labs Boast a MicroLED Display
AI-Enabled Brain Implants
Northwell Health's Team Develops a Brain Implant Technology
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
ESENES WORLDWIDE Launches the Unconventionally Stylish Eyeball Mules
Migraine-Relieving Tinted Glasses
Eyewear Brand Zenni Recently Launched a New Migraine Lens
Animal-Identifying Binoculars
Swarovski Optik AX Visio Binoculars Has Integrated AI at CES 2024
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Inclusive Shopping Labels
Coca-Cola Debuts NaviLens QR Codes for Visually Impaired Consumers
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
Lightweight Smart AR Glasses
Nubia Released its Smart AR Glasses Called Neovision Glass
Hands-Free Reading Devices
The Sol Reader is an E-Ink Goggle Presented During CES 2023
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Digitally Enhanced Binoculars
The YASHICA Vision Binoculars Offer Full-Color Night Vision and More
Immersive Lighting Installations
Occhio Spotlights Innovation & Imagination with New Installation
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
App-Controlled Smart Blinds
Eve Launches its New Blinds Collection in German Stores
Soft Brain-Computer Interface Concepts
Researchers at MIT and Harvard Develop a Hydrogel Scaffold
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
Braille-Equipped Memo Devices
The 'TEXT.ure' Memo Device Lets Users Read Notes in Private
DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons
Brilliant Labs Unveils a New Augmented Reality Monocle
Assistive One-Handed Hairdryers
The 'Tilt' Concept Hairdryer by Siew E Ian is Wall-Mounted
3D Glasses-Free OLED Laptops
Asus Launches the New ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED Laptop
Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses
The Bruckhoff Spectacle Aids are a Non-Intrusive Hearing Enhancer
Luxury Car-Branded Eyewear
BMW Eyewear Revealed it New Spring/Summer Collection
Accessible Skincare Gift Branding
These NIVEA Gift Packs Feature NaviLens Technology in the UK
California-Inspired Eyewear Collections
RAEN Introduces Its SS2024 Sunglasses & Optical Collection
Wearable Robotic Medical Technology
Researchers Built a Technology That Helps People with ALS
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Night Vision Driving Systems
The Auto AI Night Vision System InfiRay NV2 is Debuting at CES 2024
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Ergonomic Hearing Aid Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Claro' Hearing Aid Has an All-in-One Design
Rave-Informed Glasses Collection
RETROSUPERFUTURE and Briko Emphasizes Rave Aesthetics
Emoting-Grille Car Concepts
BMW's I Vision Dee Concept Creates a Digitalized Driving Experience
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Futuristic Vision Design Books
Nike Introduces the New No Finish Line Book Highlighting the Future
Vision Support Dietary Supplements
Rise-N-Shine Vision Vitamins Includes Vitamin A and Lutein
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Digital Wellness Supplements
Lightbody's Total Eye Health Soft Gel Enhances Visual Function
AR Infrastructure Lenses
This Augmented Reality Lens Reveals Innovation Everywhere in NYC
Accessible Christmas Food Magazines
M&S and RNIB Created an Inclusive Magazine for the Holidays
Co-Branded Inclusive Packaging Apps
Haleon and Microsoft Join Forces to Enhance Accessibility
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Sennheisesr Launches its New Modern Wireless Hearing Aids
AI-Powered OTC Hearing Aids
AVAtronics Debuts AI-Enriched Wideband Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Exclusive Ski-Inspired Eyewears
Brain Dead and Oakley Factory Team Launch First Eyewear Collection
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Visual Impairment Camera Kits
The Sony DSC-HX99 RNV Kit Puts Accessibility in the Spotlight
Accessible Campus Designs
Stride Treglown Worked with Deaf Academy Staff on an Accessible Design
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
AI-Based Experiential Campaigns
#KnowtheSigns Uses AI to Raise Awareness on World Diabetes Day
Naturally Backlit Monitors
Eazeye is the World’s First Naturally Backlit Monitor
Durably Waterproof Compasses
The 'Polar Pupil' Compass Comes With a Handy Loupe Magnifier
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Attention-Grabbing Hearing Aids
The Overtone Hearing Aid Fashionably Reimagines the Device
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Biology-First Lighting Designs
BIOS Designs the SKYVIEW Lights Simulating Natural Light
Scuba-Centric Reading Glasses
This Underwater Eyewear Helps Deep-Sea Divers Enjoy Clearer Vision
Hand-Tracking Devices
PalmPlug is a Precise Hand-Tracking Device
Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
Researchers Develop the OneButtonPIN on the Side of a Phone
Expansive Nature Recording Catalogues
Inner Vision Pro Offers More Than 800 Nature Recordings
AI-Powered Visual Support
Be My Eyes and Microsoft Use AI to Help Blind and Low-Vision Customers
Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations
Crafting Plastics Studio Presents the Sensibiom 2 Exhibit
Inclusive Cereal Packaging
Kellogg's is Adopting NaviLens Technology to Support Blind Shoppers
Accessible Payment Cards
Mastercard's Touch Cards Have Notches to Aid the Visually Impaired
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
X-Ray Vision Headsets
MIT Scientists are Working on a New X-AR Headset to See Through Objects
Visually Impaired Chess Sets
Hyundae Noh Designs the New Inclusive Dot Chess Set
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
Color Vision Accessibility TVs
The Samsung SeeColors Mode is on 2023 Models
Inverted Collaborative Sunglasses
Bradley Sharpe Presents the New Tipple Sunglasses
Cancer-Detecting Smart Bras
Kemisola Bolarinwa Pioneers a Smart Bra to Detect Breast Cancer
AI-Powered Work Health Monitors
BLiiNK Uses AI to Detect Eye Strain, Bad Posture, and More
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
Eye Strain-Reducing Plug-Ins
Blinko Can Improve Eye Troubles with Just a Few Minutes Every Day
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
All-Seasonal Vibrant Eyeglasses
Bonnie Clyde Unveils New Sunglasses for Every Weather Condition
AI-Driven Robot Gloves
A New AI-Powered Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Play Piano Again
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Electrochromic Lens Sunglasses
ONESEC Eyewear Transitions Instantly Depending on the Environment
Optic Brightening Creams
This Eye Cream Was Developed with Ophthalmologists & Dermatologists
Inclusive Braille Integrated Planes
United Airline Builds Braille into its Plane Cabins
Alerting Boiled Water Discs
The Water Boil Alert Disc Aids Visual Impairments or Memory Challenges
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Blink-Moisturizing Contacts
Terasaki Institute Develops a Brand New Contact Lens Solution
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses
The Kolari Shades Offer Protection and Comfort in All Environments
Efficient AI Reading Tools
GENIUS.io Brings the Physical and Digital Spaces Together