The audio information is based on the recognition of objects and lettering, while the visually impaired receive haptic feedback on positions and distances via a wristband equipped with vibration motors. This new type of perception enables blind and visually impaired people to fully understand their surroundings and navigate safely.

Visual impressions and information remain hidden for over 108 million blind and visually impaired people worldwide. The names of stores, streets, public transport lines and traffic signs are invisible, and navigating without this information is a real challenge for those affected. The 3D glasses developed by Framos represent a new way for the visually impaired to explore their surroundings and benefit from the most advanced technology.

Dr. Christopher Scheubel, Framos Business Development: "We are proud to have developed an application with state-of-the-art technology that has a great impact on the daily lives of visually impaired people. This project captures the true meaning of innovation by truly empowering people and improving their lives. The extraordinary thing about the technology is its ability to provide visual information that is normally output by the human eye and to retranslate it. Our technology thus creates a new way of perception."

The 3D-enabled wearable creates a new type of perception by transmitting visual information in real time as haptic feedback to a wristband. Based on the exact position and movement of the vibration on the arm, the visually impaired person is informed about the position and distance of things in their environment. The prototype contains an Intel RealSense 3D camera and speakers for audio feedback. The setup is controlled by a processing hub with a GPS sensor for positioning and an LTE module for mobile data connection. A microchip sends the data via Bluetooth to the wristband, which is powered by a 2D array and vibration motors. Voice control facilitates interaction and rechargeable batteries enable all-day use.

The glasses are therefore an intelligent assistant that supports the blind and visually impaired in everyday life. Intelligent algorithms enable text and object recognition and thus offer a new level of safety and knowledge. The first prototype uses state-of-the-art vision technology and reflects the company's mission to make machines see and think. kp