Release date: 2016-05-17
Recently, a startup in India, EmbroS, developed a very interesting wearable product, Live Braille, using 3D printing technology. It is said that this product can effectively replace the cane in the hands of the blind.
It is reported that EmbroS was founded in 2015 by Abhinav Verma, which is dedicated to the design and development of innovative and fashionable wearable products for the visually impaired. According to the company, their ability to allow blind people to control their surroundings without the need for a cane. Their first product, the Live Braille Mini, can be worn on the user's finger like a ring, but it's lightweight, but with sensors and advanced tactile technology inside, it can read objects near the user (4.5m radius) and can provide Specific tactile feedback lets the user know where there are obstacles. This smart ring can even sense whether the obstacle is hard or soft, and whether it moves or does not move.
EmbroS is proud to announce that it is the world's smallest and lightest blind mobility aid. It is so popular that it has attracted a lot of demand since its debut in India, which has made the company even unable to arrange for scale production, and can only meet the needs of the past through 3D printing. It is understood that this device uses ultrasonic sensing technology, with sound wave tracking and intelligent measurement algorithms, it is also very simple to use, can be mastered with a little training.
Verma explained: “Ordinary visually impaired people only need about 30 minutes to master the tactile feedback mode. The blind people generally have deep insights, so we can't spend too much time on training. Currently we have several countries in India. Level NGOs have established partnerships so we can provide the training we need no matter where our users are.
In addition, the Live Braille Mini can be used continuously for about 4 hours after a single charge, and can be charged in 45 minutes. The body of the device is made of polycarbonate and medical grade silicone, which is said to be bulletproof. It is quite durable and durable, but the only drawback is that it is not waterproof. According to Verma, this is mainly for the purpose of facilitating the transmission of sound waves. However, the device mainly uses ultrasonic technology, so sealing it may affect its performance.
Now the product is available for purchase through the company's website at a retail price of Rs 6,999 (approximately RMB 690). In the past three months, the company has sold more than 1,000 products. The company is also currently developing its next-generation Live Braille Pro, which will store audio books up to 32G and comes with a headphone jack, micro SD card slot and Braille keyboard, which is expected to be in the second half of this year. Time to launch.
Currently, the startup is trying to raise $2 million from investment funds to further develop their products and expand their services. In addition, they will soon be selling their products through Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform.
Source: Tiangongshe
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