In Imphal, Manipur, a new innovation is transforming assistive technology for the visually impaired. Thiyam Akuvan, an avionics engineer, has launched INSIGHTS, a device that has gained national ...

The global assistive technologies for visually impaired market reached a value of nearly $6.11 billion in 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.09% since 2019.

Globally, assistive technology is a booming sector — yet most of the devices are developed in the Global North, priced in ...

An AI-powered, affordable smart glasses solution is redefining accessibility for India’s visually impaired—designed with ...

A new wearable system designed to support navigation for blind and visually impaired individuals could mark a turning point ...

Assistive technologies have emerged as a crucial avenue for enhancing the navigation and mobility of visually impaired users. Over recent years, innovations combining computer vision, haptic ...

Applications for blind users are just one area where AI is helping to advance what’s known as “assistive technology,” tools designed to help people who are disabled or elderly.

A University of Rhode Island textiles professor is working with 3D printing technology to create symbols on clothing to help visually impaired and neurodivergent shoppers When University of Rhode ...