Tactile
Haptic wristwatch for visually impaired people
Tactile was developed to improve lives of individuals living with visual impairment, providing greater independence and privacy on everyday tasks.
This project explores sociological and psychological aspects present on the adaptation process of visually impaired individuals and redefines the user
experience, hence the importance of proposing a device that looks as a wristwatch, which is adapted to the individuals needs and expectations.
This is done by using haptic technology based on cutaneous stimulation to display Braille numbers when touching the screen.
The potential of this technology can evolve in a new generation of devices capable to display Braille alphabet without mechanical output.
Key "A"
Display / Enter
Electrodes
Braille pattern
Key "B"
Alarm
Silicone
Body
Magnetic
Clasp
Key "H"
Hour
Key "T"
Time setup
Key "M"
Minute
In order to improve comfort and durability compared to other related products, its display does not contains mobile parts, instead of this, Tactile uses Subcutaneous Stimulation Technology. This consists on micro-electrodes capable to generate a small amount of electricity enough to
stimulate the Germinal layer Stratum basalle of the Epidermis and provide the sensation of Braille dots when touching it. This principle reduces risk of broken moving parts by constant manipulation.
Participant in:
BraunPrize
