Indiana continues to grow in accessibility. The Zionsville Town Council recently approved the creation of an advisory committee on disability. With roughly 19% of Indiana’s population composed of people with disabilities, this committee will be serving a statistical average of 6,000 Zionsville residents. Zionsville officials, such as District 24 State Rep. Becky Cash, are pushing […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
A World of Enhanced Mobility with Strap Tech Ara
There’s a new, groundbreaking assistive technology device designed to help the blind and visually impaired navigate the world around them. Strap Tech Ara uses advanced sensors and technologies to detect obstacles in the environment and guide individuals with disabilities safely, transforming everyday challenges into smooth journeys. Ara utilizes advanced sensors to scan the environment in […]
Starkey’s Hearing Aids Use AI for Next Generation Sound
In 2019, 13% of adults aged 18 and over had some difficulty hearing even when using a hearing aid according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, 1.6% either had a lot of difficulty hearing or could not hear at all, even when using a hearing aid. As one of the five […]
ElliQ: A Robot Roommate
Most of us are accustomed to calling on virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri when we need help. Now imagine an AI assistant that starts conversations in anticipation of your needs. ElliQ is “the very first proactive, empathetic robotic companion.” Although she was designed with seniors in mind, she is also beneficial for people with […]
Monday Tech Tip: Vibio Portable Bluetooth Bed Shaker
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Peter Jugvid from Bellman & Symfon showed us the Vibio Portable Bluetooth Bed Shaker, which is a wireless bed shaker that connects directly to an iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth to allow the user to set 10 multi alarms and be notified of incoming calls and texts. Check it […]
Gemini and the Future of AI
We’re far from the days of using AI for driving directions or the occasional weather report. Thanks to advances in AI, our phones are now our daily assistants, helping us research, brainstorm, make grocery lists or explore the most complex questions — like the meaning of life itself. Gemini 2.0 is Google’s largest and most […]