The project explores assistive technologies for visually impaired individuals, focusing on addressing their unique challenges in daily life and technology interaction. Globally, 2.2 billion people have visual impairments, with 39 million completel…
The project explores assistive technologies for visually impaired individuals, focusing on addressing their unique challenges in daily life and technology interaction. Globally, 2.2 billion people have visual impairments, with 39 million completely blind, posing significant barriers to education, employment, and social inclusion. In Egypt, approximately 7 million people are visually impaired, including 0.57 million who are completely blind. Braille, a tactile reading and writing system, remains critical for literacy among the visually impaired. Traditional keyboards and assistive devices, while helpful, often present challenges like high costs, limited tactile feedback, and accessibility issues. Existing solutions include standard Braille keyboards, portable keyboards, refreshable Braille displays, and on-screen keyboards, with prices ranging from $300 to $4,500. However, these devices are often inaccessible in regions like Egypt. The research proposes the BRL Keyboard, a low-cost, in
