# Robotic Braille Dicta-Teachers This Cheap Braille Display Will Improve Literacy in Indian Slums By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-09 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-dictateacher References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3030149/powered-by-raspberry-pi-a-robotic-braille-teacher) & [projectmudra](http://www.projectmudra.com) A cheap robot in the form of a braille dicta-teacher could be the answer to helping [India's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-education-initiative) impoverished visually impaired population. Project Mudra hopes to improve literacy in Indian slums where 8 million blind people reside. While there are many resources for the blind that use braille, knowledge of braille can be a gap in developing countries. Created by computer science students, the $150 [braille display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakshar-braille) will provide access to information and contact with the outside world. The braille dicta-teacher has a browse feature that takes vocal input and translates it to tactile text. In auto mode, the user can learn through a 'predetermined, sequential audio-tactile output.' Project Mudra technology uses a combination of braille hardware, raspberry pi and python. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Braille Technology:** The development of affordable braille technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in improving literacy and accessibility for the visually impaired. - **Technological Solutions for Developing Countries:** Creating technological solutions specifically designed for developing countries can address the gaps in access to information and education for marginalized populations. - **Integration of Voice Recognition and Tactile Feedback:** The integration of voice recognition and tactile feedback technologies in braille displays opens up possibilities for more intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology industry can capitalize on the demand for affordable braille devices that enhance literacy and improve the quality of life for the visually impaired. - **Education Technology:** The education technology industry can provide innovative solutions to bridge the educational gap by creating accessible platforms and tools for visually impaired students in developing countries. - **Hardware Development:** The hardware development industry can explore opportunities to improve the functionality and accessibility of braille displays through advancements in materials, design, and manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Engaging Braille Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-learning-device.md) - [Redefined Braille E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotary-device.md) - [Rugged Child-Friendly Braille Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vembi-hexis.md) - [On-Demand Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot.md) - [Miniature Braille Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tdot-braille-keyboard.md) - [Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot-printer.md) - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Accessibility-Friendly Tactile Educational Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailledoodle.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md)