Quote: … “Researchers pioneered “acoustic touch” technology, allowing individuals with blindness or low vision to “see” using unique sound icons. These smart glasses translate visual data into distinct auditory cues. Trials revealed that the glasses notably improved users’ abilities to detect and reach objects. This groundbreaking tech offers a new avenue of sensory augmentation, promoting greater independence and life quality for the visually impaired.

Key Facts:

• An estimated 39 million people worldwide are blind, with another 246 million having low vision.”
• “Acoustic touch” translates visual cues into unique sound representations, such as rustling for plants or buzzing for mobile phones.
• A study in PLOS ONE showed that the tech significantly boosted blind or low-vision users’ object recognition without excess mental strain. …”

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