Sensory Substitution Technology

Introduction

Sensory substitution technology is a growing field of research that aims to compensate for the loss or impairment of one sense, with heightened signals being sent to another. This could take the form of devices converting visual signals to auditory cues or auditory signals to tactile patterns.

Sensory Substitution

Visual to Auditory

Web browser extensions: Audio eye Accessibe UserWay

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Physical Devices Smart glasses: Pivothead, Aira vOICe