Researchers at the Technical University of Munich in Germanyrecently published a paperon their 3D camera and haptic feedback armband.

It’s part of a growing effort to use technology to help those with vision issues.

Then, a computer processes the images to create a map of the surrounding area.

A person with a vision impairment using a laptop computer in an office setting.

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The goggles even work in the dark.

“The most common tool available to them is the cane.

All five participants in the study completed the obstacle route in their first attempt.

Closeup on adult hands guiding a child’s hands over brail print in a book.

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Tech for Vision

New tech for users with low vision is a burgeoning field.

Other gadgets that weren’t specifically designed for users with low vision are also useful.

Walker relies on his Apple Watch for many activities.

Another helpful set of tech tools for those with low vision is smart home devices.