# Humans as Bats CASBliP Aids the Blind By Using a Sound Map By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casblip-blind-sound-map References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/CASBliP--Projects--Gear.html) & [casblipdif.webs.upv.es](http://casblipdif.webs.upv.es/) CASBliP (Cognitive Aid System for Blind People) is the newest form of [technology to help the blind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect) with their daily routines. The device helps the [hard of hearing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-hearing-aids) by letting them hear what people would normally see. Although it doesn’t look very stylish, the CASBliP device makes use of a sound map that amplifies visual and obstacle information to be heard by the wearer. Who knew that the day that humans could become bats was already upon us?! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sound Mapping:** CASBliP's use of sound maps opens up opportunities for creating new navigation and sensory augmentation technologies. - **Assistive Technology:** CASBliP represents the growing trend of innovative technology designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. - **Sensory Augmentation:** The sound amplification features of CASBliP highlight the potential for developing devices that enhance sensory perception in humans. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** CASBliP and similar technologies have the potential to disrupt the healthcare industry with their innovative solutions for assisting individuals with disabilities. - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of assistive technology like CASBliP presents opportunities for innovation in the consumer electronics industry, catering to the needs of individuals with disabilities. - **Tech Accessories:** CASBliP's sound map functionality opens up possibilities for developing new tech accessories that provide enhanced sensory experiences for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visual Impairment Support Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-bone-conduction-headset.md) - [Speech-Converting AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-by-braindeck.md) - [Wearable Assistive Smart Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-tech.md) - [Tactile Accessible Mobile Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology.md) - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md) - [Wearable Non-Verbal Assistive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-assistive-system.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cane-2.md) - [AI-Powered Mobility Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navicane.md) - [Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruckhoff-spectacle-aids.md)