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Losing one’s sight has profound impact on a person’s life, not the least of which is a loss of independence and mobility. Many researchers are working on ways to restore vision, using strategies ranging from replacement implants for damaged retinas to…
Usually when we think of our neck, we think of sensing temperature like a chilly breeze or sweat. We might also think of sensing for health reasons like gulping during colds or the restricted feeling of asthma. This neck collar, brought to my attention by TheArchitectsNewspaper, acts as a haptic device and has the potential to extend that sensing ability. It’s called Sarotis and it’s a vision from researchers Maria Paneta and Ava Aghakouchak at the Interactive Architecture Lab at the Bartlett School of Architecture in London. Their research started with the knowledge that most people will be using 3D vision tech in the future. In their words:
The Sarotis Project looks beyond mobile phones and tablets, towards more intimate wearable technology futures. Where advanced vision systems and other sensor technologies are connected directly to the body through softer interfaces.
Using the Google Project Tango Dev Kit they conducted experiments, specifically targeting its 3D scanning capabilities for an Android device in combination with soft robotic wearable devices.
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