Brainovi Uses Physical 3D Map to Create Braille-Based Directions

Sep 20, 2010
Brainovi Uses Physical 3D Map to Create Braille-Based Directions


Designed by Korean designers Seol-Hee Son, Ji-Youn Kim and Seung-Hyun Yoon, the Brainovi works by utilizing a combination of a pin-matrix surface and directions relayed to the system with your voice, through a Bluetooth wireless earpiece. The user simply speaks their desired route into the microphone, and then the system will figure out the destination and path. The 3D physical map will then detail the directions for the user on that pin-matrix system, so that the owner can feel the route they need to go, instead of seeing it.

As the image shows, the user would basically have to hold it in their hand the whole time, and follow the path outlined for them. The designers have a good idea on their hands, and it's good to see that the most used systems of today are being transitioned to benefit everyone.

[via Geeky-Gadgets]

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