Tag: assistive technology
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NUS Team Unveils AI Headset to Help Visually Impaired Commuters and Shoppers
Introduction: A Smart Assistive Device for Everyday Challenges In a country known for its efficient public transportation and vibrant street life, a group of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) is turning everyday challenges for visually impaired people into manageable tasks. The team has developed an artificial intelligence headset designed to help users…
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NUS Engineers Unveil AI Headset to Aid Visually Impaired in Commute and Shopping
New AI headset aims to empower visually impaired commuters In Singapore, a team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has unveiled a prototype AI headset designed to help people who are visually impaired navigate busy city life. The device, developed by researchers and students, seeks to address everyday challenges such as identifying bus numbers,…
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NUS Unveils AI Headset to Help Visually Impaired Navigate Singapore
Overview In a stride toward greater independence for people with visual impairments, a team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed an AI headset designed to assist users during daily activities such as commuting and shopping. The headset uses advanced on-device processing to recognize routes, read surrounding objects, and provide spoken guidance, helping…
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EyeMynd AI Unveils Non-Invasive Wireless Brain-Computer Interface Powered by WIN Chip Technology
EyeMynd AI Advances Non-Invasive Wireless Brain-Computer Interface EyeMynd AI announces a major step forward in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology with the development of a non-invasive, wireless BCI built around its proprietary Wireless Integrated Neuron (WIN) chip. The WIN Chip BCI System is designed to enable two-way communication between the human brain and external devices, offering…
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Vigx Unveils AI-Powered Exoskeleton Trio for Outdoor Endurance
Introduction to a new wave in outdoor mobility Vigx has launched a new line of wearable robotics aimed at extending endurance for walkers and hikers. The highlight is the π6, a compact outdoor exoskeleton that leverages artificial intelligence to assess terrain in real time. By combining sensor data with camera-based terrain prediction, the device seeks…
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Braille Music Notation: 200 Years of Accessible Sound
Two centuries of Braille, two worlds of sound When Louis Braille unveiled his tactile system in the early 1820s, he created more than a language for reading; he opened a doorway to the world of music for people who are blind. Braille music notation adapts the dots of literary Braille into a grid that encodes…
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3D Printed Hands Co-Created in Singapore to Fill Assistive-Tech Gaps
Turning a Challenge into Innovation: 3D Printed Hands in Singapore In Singapore, a local non-profit group is reshaping how people with limb loss regain independence. Plug Assistive-Tech Gaps (P.A.T.G.) works at the intersection of community care and cutting-edge manufacturing, developing 3D printed hands and specialized tools that can be customized to each user’s needs. The…
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3D Printed Hands and Tools: Co-Creating Assistive Tech to Close Singapore’s Gaps
Closing the gap in assistive technology In Singapore, a growing non-profit group is turning the tide for people who face limb loss by co-creating affordable, customizable assistive devices. Through a collaborative model that blends user insight with open-source design, the organization develops 3D-printed hands and practical tools that empower daily living. The effort is rooted…
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Voice Restoration After Cancer: AI Helps Reclaim Speech
When cancer steals more than life it steals a voice For some people, a cancer diagnosis means more than medical battles; it can mean losing something as intimate as one’s own voice. When doctors told Sonya Sotinsky that removing her tongue and voice box was necessary to save her life, she faced a future where…
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Voice Restored: AI, Kids’ Books & Courage Against Cancer
Her life as spoken by courage When cancer invaded Sonya Sotinsky’s mouth, doctors faced a harrowing choice: remove her tongue and voice box to save her life. The prognosis was grim, but Sonya refused to surrender her voice to the disease. What followed was a remarkable blend of resilience, technology, and a peculiar kind of…