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Sensor-powered pen transforms Braille into English text with 84.5% accuracy | The device’s real-time algorithm and tactile sensors make it a promising tool for learning and using Braille.


Braille-tip, a handheld device with a one-centimeter sensor and a real-time algorithm, has shown 84.5% accuracy in early trials.

In a world where technology keeps making things more accessible, a standout innovation from the University of Bristol is a pen that can turn Braille into English text. The device operates using fluid channels that transmit tactile information from 19 sensitive areas beneath a silicone membrane to a single camera. Braille-tip’s ability to translate tactile information into spoken English text makes it a powerful tool for those learning Braille.

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