Innovative smart glasses with enhanced vision tech for people who are visually impaired launch
New wearable glasses that are clinically proven to significantly enhance vision for those with eye disease and disorders that lead to low vision and legal…
New smart glasses recognised as CES 2020 Best of Innovation Award winner assist people with vision and hearing impairments
Recognised at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovation Awards in the ‘Best of Innovation’ category, Norm Glasses are stylish, lightweight and can help those…
Amazon Alexa technology used by charity to make its sight loss information accessible to all
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is working with Amazon to make its information and advice about living with sight loss accessible through…
Pioneering smart cane helps users with vision impairments navigate obstacles with ease
An innovative smart cane is helping people with vision impairments remain independent by warning them about obstacles and hazards as they walk. The WeWALK Smart…
Newly-launched assistive app reads emails aloud to help people with reading difficulties
Australia-based mobile and web app company Appetiser App Development and digital startup Hear Me Talk have launched Hear Mail, an intelligent new app that helps…
Assistive technology event sees innovative solutions created to help disabled people overcome everyday challenges
Credit: Research & Impact at Sheffield Almost 50 students from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University have collaborated with individuals with disabilities to…
£2 million funding for buses set to make journeys for hearing and vision impaired people more accessible through assistive equipment
Revealed today by the Department for Transport (DfT), £2 million in funding has been made available to provide buses with vital audio and visual equipment…