# 3D Braille Maps The Brainovi Navigates Blind People in the Right Direction By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brainovi References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/20/3-d-braille-map-that-talks/) & [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/3d-braille-map-navigation-concept-20-09-2010/) The Brainovi steers lonesome [blind travelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-bone-conduction-headset) in the right direction. The Brainovi is a [braille navigation map](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot-printer) that talks, provides audio and 3D touch display, enhancing a blind person's travels in all the right senses. Spoken words of the preferred destination go into the device and [audio directions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigation-system) are spoken out through a Bluetooth earpiece; all the while a Braille map pops up on the display screen. The Brainovi provides a feel-good experience. **Implications** - Businesses that tailor their products to better serve the needs of individuals with different medical conditions will likely experience favorable results. Not only will these companies directly affect those affected by illness or disease, but they will also portray themselves as a compassionate and caring organization. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Braille Navigation Technology:** Innovative navigation technology that caters to the needs of blind individuals and offers enhanced experiences through spoken words and 3D touch display. - **Assistive Navigation Devices:** Increasing demand for assistive navigation devices, such as the Brainovi, for individuals with medical conditions leading to mobility impairments. - **Multisensory Navigation Displays:** Innovation in multisensory navigation displays that offer a combination of audio directions and braille maps for an inclusive travel experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** Opportunities to develop and market assistive navigation devices for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating assistive technology features in consumer electronics, such as smartphones and smartwatches, to cater to individuals with special needs. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Opportunities for hospitality and tourism industry to invest in inclusive travel experiences using assistive navigation devices for individuals with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [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) - [Haptic Navigation Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-navigation-wristband.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md) - [On-Demand Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot.md) - [Redefined Braille E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotary-device.md) - [Miniature Braille Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tdot-braille-keyboard.md) - [Electronic 3D Book Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbook.md)