As the world becomes more and more technologically advanced, we must think about how to adapt this ever-evolving situation to suit the needs of the disabled.
These tech innovations for the blind show that companies, scientists and more are continuously thinking of the welfare of the blind. From tweaked laptops to tweaked phones, it's guaranteed that the sightless will not suffer setbacks in these technological times.
42 Tech Innovations for the Blind
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Bionic Eye Restores Sight to the Blind
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Braille Watches
The X-Watch
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Future Tech Predictions
Laptops in 2015
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Camera for the Blind
Touch Sight
38
RFID Walking Sticks
Visionplus Provides Navigation Help for the Visually Impaired
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Magnetized Liquid PC Adapts to Special Needs
Siafu Morphs Surface
36
Text-to-Voice Wands
'Voice Stick' Facilitates the Blind, the Elderly and the Lazy
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Microsoft Targets Blind
Word Docs Translated to Audio With Daisy
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Blind Cameras
Sascha Pohflepp's 'Buttons' Camera Doesn't Take Pictures, Just Sees Them
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Cell Phones for the Blind
Nokia knfbReader Mobile
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Braille Label Makers
Innovative Design Creates Stickers for Visually Impaired
31
Braille Watches
‘Feel the Time' Lets You Tell Time by Touch
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Converting Color into Sound
Bright-F Helps Color-Blind
29
Tech Replaces Seeing Eye Dogs
Mygo Cane
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Phones for the Disabled
Braille and Surface Scanner Cell Phones
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Braille Health Monitors
The Blood Pressure Monitor for the Blind is a Useful Invention
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Implant Restores Sight to the Blind
Artificial Cornea
25
Brail-Inspired Texting
The 'Tactile Texting' Utensil Helps the Blind Type on Their Cell Phones
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Blind Time Tellers
The Braille Wristwatch Makes Telling Time Simpler and Intuitive
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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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Handheld Directional Aids
'Touch & Go' by Natalia Ponomareva Gives the Blind Sight Beyond Sight
20
Bat-Inspired Eyewear
'WuFu' Glasses Use Ultrasonic Waves to Create Tactile Images for the Blind
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Multifunctional Translators
SVLT Helps the Blind and Deaf Communicate
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Tactile Wand is the New Blind Stick
The Cand Gets Wiimoted
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Braille Timepieces
'Tact' from Julien Bergignat Lets the Blind Feel the Time
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Braille Mobiles
The Universal Phone Designed for the Blind
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PDA For The Blind
GW Micro VoiceSense
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Braille E-Books
The Perfect Gadget for Visually-Impaired Readers
13
Blind-Friendly Phones
The LG Loop by Andres Parada Caters to the Visually Impaired
12
Braille Measuring Devices
The Tikk-Tekk Rainbow is Designed for the Blind
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Timepieces for the Visually-Impaired
This OOSH Braille Watch Features a Voice-Activated Sensor
10
Braille Laptops
The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY Notetaker and MP3 Player
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Blind-Aiding Radar
New Radar Systems for the Blind Could Help Them to 'See'
8
Braille Mobile Phones
Zhenwei You's 'B-Touchphone' Gives Technological Sight to the Blind
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Labelmakers for the Blind
The 6dot Braille Labeler Makes Finding Things Simple Sans Sight
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Embossed Labels
The Braille Printer Helps Visually Challenged Identify Items
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Sightless Drivers
Virginia Tech Students Fix Up a Buggy to be Operated by the Blind
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Literary Braille Translators
The Brailect Device is No Work of Fiction
3
Visuals for the Blind
Brain Port Becomes Commercially Available Soon
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Braille Book Readers
The Haptic Reader Concept Brings Basic Books to Life for the Visually Impaire
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Humans as Bats
CASBliP Aids the Blind By Using a Sound Map
Related Ideas
Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Folding Multi-Display Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom Vision V Expands to Reveal a 10.1-Inch Display
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Advanced Multimedia Window Blinds
The Conceptual 'RE’ST' Speaker Blind is Multifunctional
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
Smart Aid Kits
Smart Aid Kit Uses Artificial Intelligence to Support Health
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
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
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
AR-Integrated Motorcycle Eyewear
The Blucap Moto Motorcycle Navigation Sunglasses are Connected
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
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
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
Immersive AR Automotive HUDs
The HARMAN Ready Vision Augmented Reality HUD was Debuted at CES 2023
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
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Automated Adjustment Headlamps
The Adaptev Headlamp Boasts Headlight-Inspired Technology
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
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
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
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
AI Physical Therapy Apps
Scrolling Therapy Helps Parkinson's Patients Work Their Facial Muscles
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
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
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses
The Bruckhoff Spectacle Aids are a Non-Intrusive Hearing Enhancer
Digitally Enhanced Binoculars
The YASHICA Vision Binoculars Offer Full-Color Night Vision and More
AI-Enabled Smart Eyewear
Lyte 2.0 ChatGPT-Enabled Smart Eyewear Enhances Daily Life
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
Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens
The World Literacy Foundation Creates the Literacy Pen
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
DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons
Brilliant Labs Unveils a New Augmented Reality Monocle
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
3D Glasses-Free OLED Laptops
Asus Launches the New ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED Laptop
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
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
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
Wearable Robotic Medical Technology
Researchers Built a Technology That Helps People with ALS
Neural Technology Earbuds
The Wisearphones Smart Earbuds Provide a Seamless User Experience
AI-Enabled Smart Bandages
This Flexible Bandage Helps Monitor Wound Healing Proactively
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
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
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
Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads
Augmental Unveils its New Product Dubbed MouthPad^
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Self-Driving Vehicle Cockpit Designs
The Samsung Display Digital Cockpit Has a Dual-Display Setup
Athletic Training Eyewear
'FalconFrames' Track Eye Movement During Visual Training
Omni-Compatible Smart Blinds
The SmartWings Now Blinds are Matter-Enabled to Work with Any System
Solar-Powered Blind Openers
Switchbot’s Solar Powered 'Blind Tilt' Has Arrived on Amazon
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
E-Ink Display Headsets
The Sol Reader Uses the Same Technology Found in eReaders
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Sennheisesr Launches its New Modern Wireless Hearing Aids
AI-Powered OTC Hearing Aids
AVAtronics Debuts AI-Enriched Wideband Technology
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Connected Motorbike Sunglasses
BMW MotorRad's ConnectedRide Sunglasses Feature an AR HUD
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
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
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
Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals
Reid Parsekian's Magic Mouse Touch Includes a Display
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
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
AI-Powered Digital Document Accessibility
Adobe Implements Artificial Intelligence for Inclusivity
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
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
AI-Powered Smart Bird Feeders
Bird Buddy Unveils its New Feeder that Can Identify Species
AI-Powered Caregiver Apps
AiWatchfulCompanion Transforms the Caregiver Experience
Attention-Grabbing Hearing Aids
The Overtone Hearing Aid Fashionably Reimagines the Device
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
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
AI-Powered Visual Support
Be My Eyes and Microsoft Use AI to Help Blind and Low-Vision Customers
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
Digital At-Home Healthcare
birdie Helps Older Adults Receive Quality Care Using Digital Interfaces
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
Color Vision Accessibility TVs
The Samsung SeeColors Mode is on 2023 Models
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
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
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
Dynamic Accessible Gaming Controllers
Sony Unveils the Inaugural Inclusive Game Controller at CES
Film-Type Vehicle Antennas
LG Electronics Launches an In-Vehicle Antenna for Easy Connectivity
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Blink-Moisturizing Contacts
Terasaki Institute Develops a Brand New Contact Lens Solution
Electro-Optical Intelligent-Sensing Systems
Raytheon Technologies Unveil RAIVEN System
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
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
Efficient AI Reading Tools
GENIUS.io Brings the Physical and Digital Spaces Together