Smart gloves 'look' for blind people

A group of American scientists have invented a robotic hand, which can help blind people "see". This incredible pronunciation device can distinguish objects just by touching them.

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According to the CRI site, " Helping Hand " is a glove-like device designed to help blind people identify and distinguish different objects. When users wear these smart gloves, they only need to touch an object, the device will make a loud sound to read the name of the object.

The inventors said that each previous object has been identified and associated with an audio file that identifies its nature and content. All audio files are then installed in the "Helping Hand" device.

Vincent Martin , a visually impaired bachelor of Georgia Tech University and now a research specialist at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, wore the "Helping Hand" device in a new test. here.

Martin gently touched the different soda bottles but had the same size and shape. Thanks to the robotic gloves, he can distinguish three different flavors in each bottle, by listening to a voice informing things inside whenever he touches a special label on the bottles. The same thing happens when Martin's smart-hands are in contact with specific salt and pepper containers as well as medicine bottles.

Martin said, "Helping Hand" will make a big difference in his daily life as well as help him simplify things, from choosing clothes to CDs to listening and finding objects that have been removed. from the original place.

Since almost all items can be " labeled ", smart gloves can be adjusted to suit individual needs, from home to work.

The "Helping Hand" device currently only costs about 60 USD - a relatively cheap price, which helps many people buy it. The patent team is actively completing the necessary work so that these smart gloves will soon be available in the market in early 2012.