Electronic 3D book concept helps visually impaired kids feel the magic of fairy tales
Reading is already a difficult task for people with visual impairments, but it’s especially challenging when it comes to material that involves a lot of…
Special Needs
Wooden wheelchair adds an eco-friendly and aesthetic aspect to a mobility aid
There are a lot of well-designed wheelchairs currently in the market for those who need mobility aids to get around. Most of them use basically…
World’s First AR Glasses that correct Partial Retinal Blindness: Hands-on with Eyecane AR at MWC 2024
I’ve always said that great technology doesn’t cater only to the needs of the dominant 95%, it also factors in the needs of the often…
Is Your Elderly Dog Facing Issues While Walking? This Walking Aid Was Designed For You
As our beloved furry companions age, they may encounter challenges during their strolls that hinder their once effortless mobility. Recognizing the unique needs of senior…
MedEasy: A Medicine Box That Reminds The Elderly Of Their Dosages
MedEasy, a thoughtful medicine box designed for the elderly, aims to address the challenges faced by seniors in managing their medications independently, focusing on regions…
Segway-style, motion-activated ‘standing’ wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life
What is the ultimate freedom for those with lower limb disabilities bound to a wheelchair? A ride that not only helps get around with minimum…
A Music Instrument for the Hearing Impaired: This Synth uses Tactile and Color Cues Instead of Sound
“Play by ear” as they commonly say, doesn’t really apply to people with hearing impairments. The most common example of a hearing-impaired musical genius remains…
This Korean institute’s robotic wheelchair can let the user stand up and climb stairs at will
Mobility has presented challenges for the differently abled, and it has also posed difficulties for the manufacturing industry in perfecting the concept of self-controlled wheelchairs…
This beautiful adjustable side table was made for accessibility and uses reclaimed wood
We’ve seen no small number of furniture here a Yanko Design covering a wide range of materials, shapes, and functions. While these designs try to…
Affordable 3D-printed Bionic Prosthetic declared Luminary Winner at the 2023 Red Dot Award: Design Concept
Securing the Luminary Winner award at this year’s Red Dot Award: Design Concept in Singapore, the Lunet makes a bold promise of restoring functionality and…
This keyboard-like device uses visually impaired person’s sense of touch to deliver smartphone features
In an impressive stride toward innovation for special needs, Moadream – dedicated to enhancing the lives of the visually impaired – has unveiled an updated…
This Wearable Helps Visually Impaired People Make And Receive Online Payments
The minute you sit and dissect our world and how much of it relies on an innate visual understanding of things, is the minute you…