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by Bruce Brown | March 13, 2023 | Medical
In recent months we have covererd many new over-the-counter (OTC) aids. The FDA published guidelines last fall for retail locations to sell hearing aids for mild-to-moderate hearing loss without a prescription. We wrote about OTC aids from Nuheara, Sony, and Bose,...
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by Bruce Brown | March 9, 2023 | Health
Judging from the new devices coming to market, 2023 may be a boom year for assistive technology to help visually impaired people walk independently. I recently wrote about Virtual Volunteer, a ChatGPT-4-powered digital virtual assistant app that connects people with...
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by Bruce Brown | March 7, 2023 | Health
At CES 2023, Switzerland-based Biped showcased a smart navigation harness for people with visual impairment. Biped partnered with Honda Research Institute to develop the eponymous Biped copilot harness with self-driving car technology. The harness informs a wearer...
by Bruce Brown | March 6, 2023 | Health
White canes help blind people avoid obstacles on the ground and up to waist-high. However, conventional canes cannot help the blind avoid objects in their path that are above the waist. CES 2023 Healthcare Innovation Awards Honoree Lighthouse Tech showcased the Swiss...
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by Bruce Brown | March 2, 2023 | Health
If you are concerned about losing your ability to speak, Belgium-based Acapela Group’s digital solution promises to preserve your voice forever. Acapela’s My-Own-Voice service captures the unique combination of vocal characteristics — including...
