Vibrating glove teaches Braille through passive haptic learning

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a glove that helps users learn to read and write Braille, all while focusing on unrelated activities. The wearable computer uses miniature vibrating motors sewn into the knuckles, and was found to assist in developing motor skills in participants without them focusing on the movement of their hands. .. Continue Reading Vibrating glove teaches Braille through passive haptic learning



Section: Wearable Electronics



Tags: Blind, Braille, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, Gloves, Language, Wearable, wearable computing



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