Steemhunter Assistive Technology Digest - October 07, 2018
compiled by @holovision for @assistive.tech
Following are some recent items found by steemhunters that potentially deal with assistive technology devices or services. These are not endorsements. This is presented in this digest to show what is available and possible for people with disabilities. Also, by starting a regular digest it might hopefully encourage more steemhunters to keep the category of assistive technology devices and services in mind as they continue to hunt for more items in the future.
1. Braille EDGE 40: Visually impaired people can "see" with this smart display!
Link: https://steemhunt.com/@focusnow/braille-edge-40-visually-impaired-people-can-see-with-this-smart-display
A forty cell braille display which works with all iOS devices. This display can be connected to a computer using either bluetooth or USB connection.
2. Superstar Wheelchair: World's Lightest Weight Wheelchair
Link: https://steemhunt.com/@shaanivc/superstar-wheelchair-world-s-lightest-weight-wheelchair
This wheelchair is made from graphene to increase the power to weight ratio. The lightweight frame is thin but still as sturdy as other metal alloy frames.
3. WatVision: Allow a visually impaired person to interact w/ touchscreen
Link: https://steemhunt.com/@calprut/watvision-allow-a-visually-impaired-person-to-interact-w-touchscreen
This Github project is working to make all touchscreens accessible for the blind and visually impaired. It looks like a video magnifier that can make audible speech describing what is on the touchscreen.
4. ARCX: A below knee prosthesis that mimics the human gait
Link: https://steemhunt.com/@lonelyboy/arcx-a-below-knee-prosthesis-that-mimics-the-human-gait
This knee prosthesis with adjustable ankle hinges is made by hand.
