Toyota's Neckband Could Generate Complex Indoor Maps for the Blind
From: Medical Design Technology - 03/07/2016

To give the blind or visually impaired a more comprehensive map of indoor
surroundings, Toyota of all places is working on Project BLAID, a
horseshoe-shaped neckband with built-in cameras. According to Toyota, these
cameras will be able to distinguish surroundings and pass on the information
with vibrating motors and speakers.

"Toyota is more than just the great cars and trucks we build; we believe we
have a role to play in addressing mobility challenges, including helping
people with limited mobility do more,” said Toyota’s manager of partner
robotics in the company's blog. “We believe this project has the potential to
enrich the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired."

Read the entire article and view a video (3:02) at:
http://www.mdtmag.com/blog/2016/03/toyotas-neckband-could-generate-complex-indoor-maps-blind

Links:
Project BLAID
http://www.toyota.com/usa/story/effect/index.html?vid=projectBlaid
http://www.toyota.com/usa/story/effect/projectblaid.html

Wearable Mobility Device for the Blind and Visually Impaired Being Developed
  by Toyota
http://corporatenews.pressroom.toyota.com/releases/wearable+mobility+visually+impaired+toyota.htm
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/wearable+mobility+visually+impaired+toyota.htm

Related:
Hand-Worn Robotics to Help Blind and Visually Impaired Recognize Objects
http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2015/12/hand-worn-robotics-help-blind-and-visually-impaired-recognize-objects

Braille Maps For Blind And Visually Impaired Created With 3-D Printer
http://www.ecnmag.com/news/2016/02/braille-maps-blind-and-visually-impaired-created-3-d-printer

Open Platform to Help the Blind Navigate Surroundings
http://www.wirelessdesignmag.com/news/2015/10/open-platform-help-blind-navigate-surroundings