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From AI Glasses to Braille Laptops: Sight Village Revisited Part 2
Manage episode 520249035 series 1914096
Explore the latest in assistive tech and low-vision innovations from Sight Village over the years, including AI-powered Seva smart glasses, the Optima Braille laptop, multi-line Braille displays, and mobility tools like the Mini Guide.
We’re excited to share an exclusive treat for Double Tap listeners! As we prepare bring you full coverage of Sight Village taking place in London, England on 18–19 November, our friends at Sight and Sound Technology are giving you a special Double Tap discount across a huge range of products.
Whether you’re shopping Black Friday deals or browsing anything else on the site, use the code DoubleTap at checkouton the Sight and Sound Technology website and you’ll receive free delivery on your order — no exceptions, no minimums. Shop now: https://www.sightandsound.co.uk
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece continue to revisit highlights from Sight Village, diving into breakthrough technologies for blind and low-vision users. They speak with developers and users of Seva Vision AI glasses, which combine facial recognition, object detection, and magnification in a standalone wearable. Adi Kushner shares updates on the Optima Braille laptop, a modular Windows-based device designed for productivity and accessibility.
The episode also features hands-on demos with the Mini Guide obstacle detector, the innovative EyeBeam cane torch, and accessible home tools from Unwired Things, including wireless talking tape measures and kitchen scales. Finally, the team revisits the Bristol Braille Canute 360, the pioneering multi-line Braille display, and reflects on how multi-line Braille and tactile graphics are shaping the future of accessible reading.
Relevant Links
Seva Vision: https://www.sevavision.com
Unwired Things: https://www.unwiredthings.com
Access Mind Optima Braille Laptop: https://accessmind.io/optima.php
Bristol Braille Canute 360: https://bristolbraille.org
Orbit Research: https://www.orbitresearch.com
Seeing Solutions (Mini Guide): https://pamtrad.co.uk
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
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About Double Tap
Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.
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608 episodes
Manage episode 520249035 series 1914096
Explore the latest in assistive tech and low-vision innovations from Sight Village over the years, including AI-powered Seva smart glasses, the Optima Braille laptop, multi-line Braille displays, and mobility tools like the Mini Guide.
We’re excited to share an exclusive treat for Double Tap listeners! As we prepare bring you full coverage of Sight Village taking place in London, England on 18–19 November, our friends at Sight and Sound Technology are giving you a special Double Tap discount across a huge range of products.
Whether you’re shopping Black Friday deals or browsing anything else on the site, use the code DoubleTap at checkouton the Sight and Sound Technology website and you’ll receive free delivery on your order — no exceptions, no minimums. Shop now: https://www.sightandsound.co.uk
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece continue to revisit highlights from Sight Village, diving into breakthrough technologies for blind and low-vision users. They speak with developers and users of Seva Vision AI glasses, which combine facial recognition, object detection, and magnification in a standalone wearable. Adi Kushner shares updates on the Optima Braille laptop, a modular Windows-based device designed for productivity and accessibility.
The episode also features hands-on demos with the Mini Guide obstacle detector, the innovative EyeBeam cane torch, and accessible home tools from Unwired Things, including wireless talking tape measures and kitchen scales. Finally, the team revisits the Bristol Braille Canute 360, the pioneering multi-line Braille display, and reflects on how multi-line Braille and tactile graphics are shaping the future of accessible reading.
Relevant Links
Seva Vision: https://www.sevavision.com
Unwired Things: https://www.unwiredthings.com
Access Mind Optima Braille Laptop: https://accessmind.io/optima.php
Bristol Braille Canute 360: https://bristolbraille.org
Orbit Research: https://www.orbitresearch.com
Seeing Solutions (Mini Guide): https://pamtrad.co.uk
Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website
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YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x
Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram
TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok
Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads
Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook
LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin
Subscribe to the Podcast:
Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple
Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify
RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast
iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart
About Double Tap
Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
"Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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