# Visual Impairment Smartphone Aids 'Theia Vision' Turns Visual Information into Auditory Feedback By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theia-vision References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/03/28/let-your-phone-do-the-seeing/) The conceptual 'Theia Vision' has been designed as a piece of equipment for those with [visual impairments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigation-system) to make use of when navigating through the streets of the city to stay safe and aware. The device works by being [clipped onto your glasses or sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looktech-ai-glasses) and instantly translating visual information into [auditory prompts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-by-braindeck) to help the user interpret their surroundings. The unit features five modes that will help users to get through their own city or perhaps a new one if they're traveling. The conceptual 'Theia Vision' device is the design work of Karan Chawla and Rishabh Doshi, and identifies the need for more solutions for those with a lack of full vision to keep them feeling confident about their abilities when going on with their routine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Auditory Feedback Technology:** The development of technology that translates visual information into auditory prompts offers disruptive innovation opportunities in assisting individuals with visual impairments. - **Smart Glasses for Accessibility:** The integration of smart glasses with visual translation capabilities presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing the navigation and safety of individuals with visual impairments. - **Personalized Assistive Devices:** The emergence of personalized assistive devices, like 'Theia Vision,' demonstrates disruptive innovation opportunities in empowering individuals with visual impairments to confidently navigate unfamiliar environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Assistive Technology:** The field of assistive technology can explore the development and advancement of auditory feedback devices and smart glasses to cater to the needs of individuals with visual impairments. - **Healthcare and Rehabilitation:** The healthcare and rehabilitation industry can leverage auditory feedback technology and smart glasses to enhance the independence and quality of life for individuals with visual impairments. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can incorporate visual translation technology into wearable devices to provide inclusive experiences and improve accessibility for travelers with visual impairments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visual Impairment Support Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-bone-conduction-headset.md) - [Visual Eyewear Visor Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-aid-smart-visor.md) - [Text-Transcribing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-wearables.md) - [Wearable Assistive Smart Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-tech.md) - [AI-Powered Visual Co-Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biped.md) - [Setting-Describing Wearable Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seekr.md) - [Object-Recognizing AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-wearable.md) - [Accessibility-Centric AI Home Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-home-assistant.md) - [Visual Impairment Camera Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-dschx99-rnv.md)