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A touch pen that reads Braille has been developed

To improve literacy among blind people, specialists at the University of Bristol have developed a touch pen that reads Braille. “The touch pen we created allows users to listen to books, newspapers, manuscripts and various notices in Braille in audio format,” said researcher George Jenkinson. As a matter of note, the research team plans to install the device in public […] in the future for users’ convenience.

A touch pen that reads Braille has been developed

To improve literacy among blind people, specialists at the University of Bristol have developed a touch pen that reads Braille.

“The touch pen we created allows users to listen to books, newspapers, manuscripts and various notices in Braille in audio format,” said researcher George Jenkinson.

It is worth noting that, in the future, the research team plans to deploy the device in public places, particularly at bus stops and in elevators, to make it more convenient for users.