Even though I have 20/20 vision, I am still super excited by all of these sightless tech concepts. Designers have been hard at work redesigning tech like cellphones and e-readers to be more blind-friendly.
Many of these sightless tech concepts are simply designed to make life safer for the blind. Nowadays the blind are incredibly independent, but trips around a foreign city or through a crowded mall can still be a difficulty. Designers have been hard at work dreaming up gadgets and maps designed to guide the blind through the ever-crazier urban jungle.
If you are interested in seeing what the future of technology holds for those without sight, then check out all of these sightless tech concepts.
23 Sightless Tech Concepts
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Camera for the Blind
Touch Sight
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Braille Cell Phones
The Tactile Phone Uses Electronic Pulses to Simulate Braille Symbols
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Cell Phones for the Blind
Nokia knfbReader Mobile
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Transmuting Multimedia Gloves
The 'Panopticon' Device Will Read to You Aloud
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Phones for the Disabled
Braille and Surface Scanner Cell Phones
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Braille Mobile Phones
The Voim Smartphone is Designed for the Visually Impaired
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InnovativeTalking Sticks
Sungjun Cha's 'Stick Talk' Helps the Hearing & Visually Impaired
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Braille City Maps
The DROP GPS Device Encourages You to Follow Blindly
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Braille Mobile Phones
Seonkeun Park Creates a Mobile for the Visually Impaired
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Sightless Tablet Translators
The Omnifer iPad Accessory Converts Onscreen Text into Braille
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Sightless Expedition Aids
The Peepo Explorer Helps Guide the Blind Through the Urban Jungle
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Braille Mobiles
The Universal Phone Designed for the Blind
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3D Braille Maps
The Brainovi Navigates Blind People in the Right Direction
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PDA For The Blind
GW Micro VoiceSense
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Blind-Friendly Phones
The LG Loop by Andres Parada Caters to the Visually Impaired
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Braille-Converting Gadgets
The Readot Device Deepens Tech Experience for the Visually Impaired
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Blind Grocery Guides
The Love Card from Shen Ming Makes Sightless Grocery Shopping Easier
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Blind-Friendly Shopping Aids
The Braille Credit Card is for Sightless Shopaholics
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Braille Laptops
The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY Notetaker and MP3 Player
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Fingertip Reading Scanners
The Haptic Braille Reads Text for the Visually Impaired
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Braille Mobile Phones
Zhenwei You's 'B-Touchphone' Gives Technological Sight to the Blind
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Braille Book Readers
The Haptic Reader Concept Brings Basic Books to Life for the Visually Impaire
Related Ideas
Transparent Aluminum Smartphones
This Nothing Phone (2) Concept by 4RMD Imagines a Next-Gen Device
Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Folding Multi-Display Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom Vision V Expands to Reveal a 10.1-Inch Display
Cyberpunk-Inspired Earbuds
This Sony Earbuds Concept by Marc Senar is Futuristic
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
Practically Styled AR Glasses
The Conceptual 'One-Week' AR Glasses are Smartly Designed
Mini Transparent Smartphone Concepts
The Nothing mini phone by Priyanshu Jaiswal is Customizable
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Advanced Multimedia Window Blinds
The Conceptual 'RE’ST' Speaker Blind is Multifunctional
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Transforming Commuter Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Vista Roadster by Hyunsik Moon is Shapeshifting
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
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
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
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
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Bone Conduction Hearing Aids
The 'Rezonance' Hearing Aid Concept Prioritizes Comfort
Detachable Amplifier Headphone Concepts
The Nothing Headset (1) by Yungwon Kang is Immersive
Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets
The Nothing Voyage (1) is a Headset Concept for the Outdoors
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Angled Smartphone Charger Concepts
This Wireless Charger Concept from the MTCS STUDIO is Simple
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts
The '0²' VR Headset by RITE Maintains a Comfortable Construction
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts
The Microsoft Form Travel Mouse by Carl Betterley is Compact
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
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
AR-Powered Eye Training Devices
The Conceptual E-YES Amblyopia Trainer Strengthens the Eyes
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
Futuristic Urban Sneakers
The Vans Sim-Plis-Tech are for the Everyday Urban Environment
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions
The Conceptual 'COBI' Self-Driving Wheelchair is Modular
Nano Projector Nearsightedness Eyewear
These Kubota Glass Eyeglasses Combat Against Myopia
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
Accessibility-Focused Foot Mouses
The 'Foot Mouse' Concept by Califor Design is Inclusive
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Braille-Covered Electric Guitars
The 'Vitar' Guitar Supports Those with Visual Impairments
Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles
This Audi Concept Vehicle by Yunsik Kim is Shapeshifting
Visible Component Headphones
The Conceptual Nothing Head (1) Headphones are Futuristic
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
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
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
Transparency-Focused Laptop Concepts
The Nothing Book (1) Concept by Concept Central is Minimalist
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Lightweight Smart AR Glasses
Nubia Released its Smart AR Glasses Called Neovision Glass
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Hands-Free Reading Devices
The Sol Reader is an E-Ink Goggle Presented During CES 2023
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Connected Sensor-Packed Canes
The Conceptual 'Caregiver' Smart Cane by Ma Tianyu is Advanced
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
AI-Enabled Smart Eyewear
Lyte 2.0 ChatGPT-Enabled Smart Eyewear Enhances Daily Life
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
Braille-Equipped Memo Devices
The 'TEXT.ure' Memo Device Lets Users Read Notes in Private
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Visual Impairment-Friendly Packaging
Haleon and Microsoft Have Partnered for Inclusive Packaging
Accessible Skincare Gift Branding
These NIVEA Gift Packs Feature NaviLens Technology in the UK
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
Accessible Textural Cosmetics
Blind Beauty Uses Braille and Scents to Cater to the Blind Community
Color-Changing Concept Cars
The BMW i Vision Dee Offers a Glimpse of the Future at CES 2023
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
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
Emoting-Grille Car Concepts
BMW's I Vision Dee Concept Creates a Digitalized Driving Experience
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Haptic Stone-Like Compasses
The 'TERRA' Compass Combines Technology with Tranquility
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Futuristic Vision Design Books
Nike Introduces the New No Finish Line Book Highlighting the Future
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
Andrea Mangone Designs the Minimal 0/1 Phone
Solar-Powered Blind Openers
Switchbot’s Solar Powered 'Blind Tilt' Has Arrived on Amazon
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Future-Focused Air-Filtering Suits
The 'Voice In Sight' Suit by Jia-Yu Ku Supports Future Humans
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts
The Samsung Galaxy Air Concept by Yash Saboo is Screen-Free
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
High-Tech Packaging Upgrades
Kellogg's Joins NaviLens on Creating the New ddTags Packaging
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Invisible Vehicle Antennas
LG is Unveiling a Next-Gen Transparent Antenna at CES 2024
Haptic Navigation Wristbands
The Wayband is Hand and Eyes-Free for Intuitive Navigation
Augmented Helicopter Helmet Displays
This Display Gives Helicopter Pilots a Tactical Advantage
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Smartphone Keyboard Accessories
Clicks is a Physical Keyboard for the iPhone Debuting at CES 2024
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Availability-Deciphering Devices
Kirsty Patterson Creates a Gadget for the Future of Work
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
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Visual Impairment Support Packaging
Aunt Bessie’s Packaging Now Features NaviLens Technology
Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
Researchers Develop the OneButtonPIN on the Side of a Phone
AI-Powered Visual Support
Be My Eyes and Microsoft Use AI to Help Blind and Low-Vision Customers
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
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Inclusive Braille Integrated Planes
United Airline Builds Braille into its Plane Cabins
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Facial-Tracking Sonar Glasses
Ruidong Zhang Works on a New Technology Dubbed the EchoSpeech
Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies
Honda Sensing Technology Will Come Standard by 2030