Vibrating Cameras Turn Hands Into Eyes for Visually Impaired

A concept device by designer Noam Klopper could turn a blind person's hands into their new eyes.

Called the VIA, or Visually Impaired Assistant, it looks a little like a Bluetooth device but is worn on the hands. It uses video motion detection technology along with four video cameras and a voice-operated GPS receiver to detect a person's surroundings. It then uses vibration mechanisms to guide the wearer safely around obstacles.

It is a bit like a walking stick or seeing eye dog and mapping system all in one, keeping a person safe and on route to wherever they'd like to go.

It might seem too high-tech to be real, but considering just last week we saw a real wheelchair that is controlled by thoughts, the VIA is not all that unlikely. Check out this video of how it works:

For those who are visually impaired and want to feel less conspicuous in public, this could be an excellent device one day.

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