New headset to make getting around easier for the visually impaired | Eltis

New headset to make getting around easier for the visually impaired | Eltis
A new talking headset developed by Microsoft is set to revolutionise the ability of the visually impaired to navigate unfamiliar urban areas.

Sitting on the front of the ear so as not to drown out environmental noise, the headset provides descriptions of street names, nearby businesses and upcoming obstacles, such as parked cars or low-hanging branches. If a specific route is requested, a soft clicking noise is made at short intervals to assure wearers they are on the right track.

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