AR Helps Blind Navigate [video]

AR Helps Blind Navigate [video]

“If these walls could talk.” We tend to think of augmented reality (AR) as a technology that helps sighted users see more than is really there in their surroundings. But researchers are finding novel applications for AR to help those who have lost their...
CES 2017: Smart Cane Gives Users a Boost

CES 2017: Smart Cane Gives Users a Boost

When we think of ways that technology can assist users, we tend to think of wearable devices. But one of the problems with wearables is that you have to remember to put it on. People are more likely to use a smart device if it is a natural part of their activities....