Smart braille / Updated: Nov 21, 2021, 06:00 IST Application for visually challenged to explore new techWith massive increase in digital information and consumption, the visually challenged are left out from enjoying the perks of recent advancements in tech.In order to bridge this gap, two engineering students have designed Braille which helps the visually challenged to read and navigate the tech space like others.Ruchitha DJ and Rohit Natesh, from the computer science department of the MVJ College of Engineering, decided to come up with the advanced Braille after the duo, who were regularly visiting a blind school, realised the visually challenged were missing out on tech and content as they were not able to access it. Talking about the struggles faced by the visually challenged individuals, Rohit said: “While there has been a massive increase in digital information consumption and production, this has not been accessible in Braille.The Advanced Braille Reader and Navigator System will help in addressing these problems. To help in reading, the device generates real-time Braille impressions that can be read by the user. Visually impaired persons don’t have as much access to the content as we have and they are missing out on what is happening around them.” Introducing the device, Rohit further explained: “Digital and physical information can be accessed in Braille. The system’s navigator functionality helps the user in obtaining information from their surroundings.The system can also help new Braille users to learn the language which will help in creating awareness on learning Braille. The system is designed and developed to have a visually impaired friendly interface with the help of voice instructions and a five physical buttons setup. Keeping affordability in mind, we have built the device using affordable raw materials, making the overall price relatively low.”Ruchitha told BM that it took them three years and several failed attempts to come up with the final prototype: “The Braille can be connected to a smartphone through an application which gives oral instructions. It helps to bridge the gap between society and the visually challenged. People can use transmitters to broadcast messages and share information with a nearby device. It can be used commercially as well: for instance, in restaurants the menu could be accessed through Braille.”Commenting on the project, Deepa Acharya, assistant professor at the department of computer science, MVJCE, said: “With this initiative, our students will be changemakers working towards the development of the nation. It is great to see blind persons can lead an independent life with some specifically designed adaptive tech. I am extremely happy to see the thoughtful innovation by our students.” https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/smart-braille/articleshow/87824108.cms
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