How wearable technology can help people with low vision

Learn about the various different types of headsets, visors and glasses and how they can augment existing sight through image enhancement or how artificial intelligence can interpret your surroundings, describe scenes and identify people. Or how they can help you read. Matt Harrison from My Sight Notts looks at the various types of devices available, how they can be used and the pros and cons.

00:00 – Start
00:52 – Intro
01:48 – Matt Intro
03:29 – Session Aims
04:40 – What are wearables
06:19 – Types of Wearables
07:20 – Visors and Headsets
14:26 – Smart Glasses
20:47 – Cameras
26:46 – Safety
28:42 – Uses
36:02 – Pro and Cons
39:32 – Access to Work Funding
40:16 – Suppliers
40:51 – More Information
43:14 – Question – Using Orcam with no vision
44:42 – Question – How much of a document in scanned with the Orcam
46:37 – Question – Searching for specific text
47:56 – Question – Using this technology in public venues
51:37 – Question – Devices for use with Macular Degeneration
57:15 – Question – Has your device lived up to expectations
01:02:58 – Question – Safety Testing

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