# Literary Braille Translators The Brailect Device is No Work of Fiction By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailect-device References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/brailect-interprets-conventional-text-into-braille-or-audio-for-the-blind/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/LauToyosato) We forget that with all the [advances in technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect) made for those without sight, there has never really been a breakthrough in the translation of [classic and contemporary literature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booxtory-20). Doing this manually would be an impossible task, which is why the Brailect Device came into being. Worn like a glove by the user, the Brailect Device uses state of the art technology to take the words off of the page and [translate them into braille](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakshar-braille) which appear on the top of the glove. This is a truly revolutionary gadget and I can't see any reason why this should not be put on the market immediately. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Braille Translation Technology:** Developing new technology to translate literature into Braille is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Wearable Tech for the Visually Impaired:** Creating more wearable technology specifically for the visually impaired is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Accessible Literature Technology:** Developing technology to make literature more accessible for the visually impaired is a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The tech industry has many opportunities to develop new devices and software for the visually impaired. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry has an opportunity to make literature more accessible for the visually impaired with Braille translation technology. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from wearable tech designed for visually impaired patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Engaging Braille Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-learning-device.md) - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md) - [Rugged Child-Friendly Braille Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vembi-hexis.md) - [Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot-printer.md) - [Electronic 3D Book Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbook.md) - [Miniature Braille Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tdot-braille-keyboard.md) - [On-Demand Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot.md)