Audible Mobility Program
Results: 13
BrainPort® V100
The BrainPort V100 prototype is an oral electronic vision aid that provides electro-tactile stimulation to aid profoundly blind patients in orientation, mobility, and object recognition as an adjunctive device to other assistive methods such as the white cane or a guide dog. It translates digital information from a video camera into gentle electrical stimulation patterns on the surface of the tongue. Users feel moving bubble-like patterns on their tongue which they learn to interpret as the shap
Ariadne Gps
Ariadne GPS is an app that meets the needs of the blind in an easy-to-use interface. Talking maps allow users to explore the world around them by moving their finger around the map. While exploring, crossing a street is signaled by vibration. It has a "favorites" feature, and can be used to announce stops on the bus or train. Rotating maps keep users centered, with territory behind the user on the bottom of the screen and what is ahead on the top portion. Available in multiple languages, Ariadne
Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes is a free Apple and Android application designed for blind and low vision individuals. It connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance through a live video call using the user’s smart phone or device. Be My Eyes is available in 150 countries. There is a specialized help feature that connects a user with specific companies if needed. These include Microsoft Disability Answer Desk, Google Disability Support, Herbal Essenc
Essency Awareness! Audio App
For the visually impaired using headphones, Awareness! The Headphone App allows them to listen to headphones while also hearing the sounds of the environment. It uses the microphone to feed in noises as the user listens to music or use another app. Hear a car approaching or a doorbell ringing. POWER: Apple devices. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.
Iglasses Ultrasonic Mobility Aid
iGlasses Ultrasonic Mobility Aid is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The iGlasses™ Ultrasonic Mobility Aid is a head-mounted device which uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects and communicate via gentle vibrations. As obstacles get nearer the frequency of the vibration will increase. The device is intended as a secondary mobility device. The iGlasses are worn like a normal pair of glasses. Press the power button and an audible series of beeps indicates the
Indoor Explorer
Indoor Explorer is a new feature in the Nearby Explorer GPS application designed to help individuals who are blind or have low vision navigate unknown, indoor spaces. Under a pilot project for the Louisville area, 20 locations participated in mapping exercises installed beacons in several sites indicated as interesting to potential users. All maps were created in OpenStreetMap, so they can be used by any application. Mapped locations currently include the following locations in the Louisville ar
Intersection Explorer
Intersection Explorer is an audible mobility program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) turns a cell phone or tablet computer running the Android operating system into an accessible navigation aid to help users get an understanding of a neighborhood before venturing out and while on the go. The program is used in conjunction with WalkyTalky (see separate entry), and "Walking Directions" and "Places" in Google Maps. The user starts at his o
Loud Steps
Loud Steps is a cell phone application designed to help individuals who are visually impaired with indoor wayfinding. Built for those that are partially sighted, blind, and hearing impaired, the app provides step-by-step direction through voice guidance and offers detailed information about specific points of interest. App users can receive announcements about their environment by pointing the mobile device in a specific direction. 35 venues have provided data for Loud Steps.
On Track
On Track is an audible mobility program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software program converts heading / course information from any standard global positioning system (GPS) device into audible tones that tell the user which direction to take and how much to turn to follow the desired course. The audible tones are delivered via a personal computer's speakers or headphones. This software may be used by hikers, sailors, and others who need to follow a head
TAP-it Interactive Learning Station
TAPit (Touch Accessible Platform) is an interactive learning center designed to support learning and software interaction for people with special needs. It is intended to be used by individuals with visual, cognitive, mobility, physical, hearing, speech and a combination of disabilities. The interactive system is built with a technology that accommodates to specials needs. It has a control for involuntary movements; a platform with ongoing visual reinforcements to complement lessons; finger-tou
Voice Learning Edition For Windows
The vOICe Learning Edition for Windows is an audible mobility program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software translates video images from a digital camera into sound. When used with a notebook computer and headphones, it functions as a portable mobility system. The program has speech output controls for its major functions, with a mute button. Sound translations can be made of video images in three-dimensional, digital zoom, slow-motion, fast-motion, and
Walkytalky
WalkyTalky is an audible mobility program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) turns a cell phone or tablet computer running the Android operating system into an accessible navigation aid. The user types in a destination, and the program launches Google Maps Navigation in the Walking directions mode. The program can also navigate to a contact if that contact's listing includes an address. The program periodically updates the status bar with
Wayfinder
WayFinder is an audible mobility and personal location tracking program, cognitive aid, prompter, and voice output navigation system designed for use by individuals with cognitive and memory disabilities or who are blind or have low vision. This software is for a personal digital assistant (PDA) (not included) and uses GPS (global positioning satellite)–based personalized audio and visual cues to support independent travel via bus systems and on foot. WayFinder enables the user to create specifi