MIT unveils wearable guides for the visually impaired
 

MIT unveils wearable guides for the visually impaired
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It's frustrating to see so many wearable in**vations without more devoted to providing solutions for the disabled, which is why MIT's new prototype for the visually impaired is more than just a little exciting.*

A team of researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory have come up with a wearable system that helps the visually impaired navigate their environment.*

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The system consists of a 3D depth-sensing camera, electronically refreshable Braille pads that display symbols such as "c" for chair and "t" for table, and a belt that vibrate more as the wearable gets close to an obstacle.* Read more...

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