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  • Kris Naudus (AOL/Engadget)

    A haptic wristband could help the blind 'see' the world

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    Kris Naudus
    Kris Naudus
    03.03.2017

    Technology to help the blind navigate usually focuses on replacing the sight they're missing or by adding auditory cues to an already cluttered soundscape. But for many sight-impaired individuals, the sense they rely on most is one that tends to be ignored by a lot of tech-based solutions: touch. It's a subtle way to convey a lot of information, and the design company WearWorks is looking to take advantage of this with its new haptic wristband, guiding people around via simple vibrational cues.