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. There are a variety of ethical concerns that have arisen due to widespread use of these technologies, including those relating to accessibility, data privacy, effectiveness, and regulation.

Sensory Substitution

Visual Substitution

Visual to Auditory Web browser extensions: Audio eye Accessibe UserWay

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Physical Devices Smart glasses: Pivothead, Aira vOICe

Visual to Tactile

Auditory Substitution

Auditory to Visual
Auditory to Tactile