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Two wearable systems, DIGIGLASSES and BLINDTRACK, enhance daily living and sports for visually impaired individuals. These technologies offer augmented reality and haptic feedback for improved independence and participation.

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Area of Science:

Assistive technology
Human-computer interaction
Wearable computing

Background:

The decreasing cost and size of embedded computing and sensor technology fuel the growth of wearable devices.
There is a growing need for assistive technologies to support individuals with visual impairments in daily activities and sports.

Purpose of the Study:

To present two novel wearable systems, DIGIGLASSES and BLINDTRACK, designed to aid people with low vision and blindness.
To detail the technical aspects and user feedback of these assistive technologies.

Main Methods:

DIGIGLASSES: Development of augmented reality digital glasses with adjustable light/contrast and feature highlighting.
BLINDTRACK: Implementation of a wireless localization and haptic feedback belt system for guiding blind runners.

Main Results:

DIGIGLASSES aims to assist users in everyday tasks by enhancing visual perception.
BLINDTRACK provides directional guidance for blind individuals during running activities.

Conclusions:

Wearable technologies like DIGIGLASSES and BLINDTRACK show significant potential in improving the quality of life for visually impaired individuals.
Both systems, funded by EU FP7, demonstrate innovative approaches to assistive technology for daily tasks and sports.