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7/25/2004

Retinal display guides near-blind

via Technology Research News

Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a wearable computer that helps people with low vision see potential obstacles.

The device tracks objects as a person walks, and when it detects that something is in the way, a retinal scanning display projects a bright icon directly onto the user’s retina. The icon indicates the general location of the hazard.

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