# Smart Braille Time-Tellers These Braille Smartwatches Offer Innovative Technology for Blind Users By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-smartwatches References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/8/introducing-the-dot-braille-smartwatch-for-the-visually-impaired) & [fingerson.strikingly](http://fingerson.strikingly.com/) Dot introduces an innovative new technology for the visually impaired that opens inventive new opportunities using braille with its [braille smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vembi-hexis). The Dot Braille Smartwatch challenges the statistics that demonstrate 95% of the visually impaired population cannot read. Obstacles such as an alarmingly low amount of books being converted to braille, as well as high costs for e-braille readers, have stopped the majority of visually impaired individuals from reading. With the Dot Braille Smartwatch, individuals will be given a fresh new innovation to make the learning process more accessible. The technology will be much more affordable as it is targeted to be under $300. It will also have [general smartwatch features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doro-watch) such as the alarm, watch, navigation, Bluetooth, as well as the ability to read texts, tweets and books. Most importantly, the smartwatch offers [Braille Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailledoodle) for the 95% of new learners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Accessible Braille Technology:** The Dot Braille Smartwatch introduces an innovative and affordable braille technology that makes learning more accessible for visually impaired individuals. - **Inclusive Smartwatches:** The braille smartwatches by Dot offer a unique and inclusive smartwatch experience for visually impaired users, allowing them to access features like alarm, navigation, and text reading. - **Increasing Braille Literacy:** The Dot smartwatches aim to increase braille literacy by providing a convenient and affordable way for visually impaired individuals to learn and read braille. ### Who This Affects Most - **Assistive Technology:** The Dot Braille Smartwatch disrupts the assistive technology industry by offering an affordable and accessible braille solution for visually impaired individuals. - **Wearable Technology:** The braille smartwatch market opens up new opportunities for the wearable technology industry by catering to the needs of visually impaired users and providing innovative features. - **Education and Learning:** The Dot Braille Smartwatch creates disruptive innovation in the education and learning industry by revolutionizing the way visually impaired individuals can learn and read braille. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md) - [Engaging Braille Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-learning-device.md) - [On-Demand Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot.md) - [Impairment-Accessible Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-pad.md) - [Tactile Digital Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-digital-comics.md) - [Tactile Accessible Mobile Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md) - [Miniature Braille Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tdot-braille-keyboard.md) - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md)