# Braille Book Readers The Haptic Reader Concept Brings Basic Books to Life for the Visually Impaire By Rachel | Published 2009-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-book-reader References: [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/haptic-reader-concept-makes-books-accessible-for-the-blind/) & [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/haptic-reader-helps-blind-people-reading-non-braille-books) The Haptic Reader concept is an interesting take on book translation for the blind. Instead of reading the text aloud, the [scanner-like device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot) is placed over the pages of a book and [converts the text to braille](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailledoodle), so that the reader can scan over the pages. The Haptic Reader concept is another [smart innovation for the blind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology). While this design is slightly bulky given it seems like a scanner, it still looks like a good idea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multisensory Learning:** The Haptic Reader concept demonstrates the potential for integrating tactile feedback into reading experiences, opening up opportunities for multisensory learning. - **Assistive Technology:** The development of Haptic Reader devices highlights the growing demand for innovative assistive technologies to enhance accessibility for visually impaired individuals. - **Accessible Reading:** The Haptic Reader's ability to convert text into braille offers a solution for making printed materials more accessible to the visually impaired, creating opportunities for accessible reading experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** The multisensory learning potential of the Haptic Reader concept presents opportunities for incorporating tactile feedback into educational materials and curriculums. - **Technology:** The development and advancement of assistive technologies like the Haptic Reader can disrupt the technology industry by providing inclusive solutions for individuals with visual impairments. - **Publishing:** The Haptic Reader's conversion of text to braille opens up possibilities for the publishing industry to cater to the needs of visually impaired readers and expand the market for accessible books. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Redefined Braille E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotary-device.md) - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Rugged Child-Friendly Braille Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vembi-hexis.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) - [Engaging Braille Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-learning-device.md) - [Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot-printer.md) - [Immersive Reading Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-reader-1.md) - [Tactile Digital Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-digital-comics.md)