Tech aids in visual or navigational improvements for the visually impaired
Implications - One of the most important aspects of technological developments is their ability to aid and empower those with various disabilities, and this fact holds up for visual impairments. Innovations in this field have led to a wide range of accessibility related developments for individuals who have these impairments – from enhancing navigational abilities, to improving sight. This shift speaks to the possibilities in this field, as it strays well past vision itself and has potential uses in everything from medicine and tech, to fashion, design and architecture.
Workshop Question - How can your brand insert its products or services into aspects of consumers' lives that probe deeper than the product/service's primary intended purpose.
Trend Themes
1. Assistive Wearables - The rise of wearable accessibility technology for the visually impaired demographic.
2. Smart Sensing Navigation - Integration of smart sensors into navigational technologies for location detection and obstacle avoidance.
3. AR for Visual Impairments - Augmented reality applications for enhancing the everyday lives of people with visual impairments.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - The advancements in assistive technologies for the visually impaired aligns with healthcare technology innovation.
2. Mobile Device and Wearable Technology - The application of various mobility and wearables technologies proves to be an excellent approach for innovating visually-impaired aid tech.
3. Smart City Solutions - Navigation-assistive technology promises to be a valuable asset to the tech implementation of smart city designs and solutions.
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Date Range:
Jul 15 — Oct 17
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