A touch of collaboration

We all encounter informative signage, directions and instructions through visual, aural and other sensory cues each day. For those with visual and aural impairments, the importance of these cues is intensified. This research understands and develops vibrations and sensations that can improve the quality of life of people with visual and aural impairments.

If we’re working with people who are disabled in some way or have impairments, what do they imagine for the future of technology?

—Dr Raymond Holt

Impact

• Knowledge discovery: Used haptic technology to improve the lives of people who are deafblind

Key information

• Major funders: Michael Beverley Innovation Fellowship, EU Horizons 2020, Wellcome Trust
• Disciplines: health tech, diversity, equity and inclusion, engineering
• Investigators: Dr Raymond Holt, Bryan Matthews

Keywords: technology, visual impairment, blindness, rehabilitation, sight loss, inclusive design, hearing loss, health technology, healthtech, haptics, haptic feedback, engineering, equality, equity, disability studies