Siemens is developing a system that helps blind and visually impaired people walk safely through cities. In cooperation with the Technical University of Braunschweig and several partners, Siemens is working on a comprehensive ...
Software
Jan 22, 2015
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"That's one small step for (a) man; one giant leap for mankind." When Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon, many strides came before to achieve that moment in history. The same is true for a human mission to Mars. ...
Space Exploration
Jan 21, 2015
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In Silicon Valley, it's never too early to become an entrepreneur. Just ask 13-year-old Shubham Banerjee.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 20, 2015
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EU researchers have developed a 3D headset that could help visually impaired people move around more safely and easily.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 25, 2014
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These maps are made for talking. And touching. And they're beautiful, too.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 20, 2014
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The loss of eyesight, often caused by retinal degeneration, is a life-altering health issue for many people, especially as they age. But a new development toward a prosthetic retina could help counter conditions that result ...
Bio & Medicine
Nov 12, 2014
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A blind woman has launched a claim of unlawful discrimination against Coles and its online website. For those of us who are totally blind and working in the disability law space this lawsuit is no surprise. Both the problem ...
Internet
Nov 7, 2014
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Technology that generates touchable 3D imagery was unveiled in Japan Monday, with its developers saying users could pull and push objects that are not really there.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 1, 2014
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To reduce and better treat spaceflight-induced visual impairment, University of Houston (UH) optometrists are collaborating on a NASA study that examines ocular changes seen in a number of astronauts.
Space Exploration
Aug 26, 2014
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Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving them affordable and immediate access to printed words.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 8, 2014
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