micdotcom:the-future-now:Watch: This smart device could help visually impaired people “see” the worl
micdotcom:the-future-now:Watch: This smart device could help visually impaired people “see” the world.Follow @the-future-nowText captions:[Blind man opening medicine cabinet]I don’t think I’m different. I think how I interact with the world is different.[Man reaches for sight guide]I have no light perception, no colors, no anything. I see everything pitch black.[Service dog helps man across the street]I have to plan ahead a lot. When I’m indoors I’m trying to figure out where the doors are, where the elevators are.[Service dog helps man across the street]I’m always decoding and investigating. Sounds, scents, landmarks. Trying to figure out where things are.[Man puts on BLAID device]Using cameras BLAID can detect various features that are important to the blind community. Doorways, restroom signs, exit signs.[BLAID Engineer gestures to bathroom and door]It will scan the environment and tell you what you see.[BLAID guides man to bathroom]The second button on there you would say “Take me to the bathroom” and the device would guide you to the bathroom.[Computer screen shows BLAID model]The ability just to get up and leave to wherever you want, whenever you want would just be awesome.[Man touches BLAID, smiles]BLAID would change my life. -- source link
#disability#access#assistive technology