Allison interviews Meesa Maeng from BrainPort about their extremely innovative V100 system that allows the user to “see” using their tongue. The V100 uses a sensory substitution device that allows the blind to use their tongue to feel the object they are looking at. The scene is captured by a special set of glasses with […]
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CSUN 2017: Tobii Dynavox Speech Generating Devices
Allison interviews Ellen Witham from Tobii Dynavox about their tools to help people with speech and language impairment. The first tool is the Compass software iPad app that works in conjunction with written material to help the user learn and speak their first 12 words. Tobii Dynavox also provides a ruggedized tablet with similar functionality […]
Continue readingCSUN 2017: Tap Systems Wearable Keyboard
Allison interviews Trevor Settles from Tap Systems about their innovative wearable keyboard. Tap is a bluetooth, one-handed “keyboard” that allows the user to type out characters on any surface with combinations of finger/thumb presses on the surface. Tap works with any bluetooth enabled desktop or mobile OS that supports the HID Keyboard Standard. This includes […]
Continue readingCSUN 2017: Second Sight Argus II Prosthetic Eye
Allison interviews Duane Tsutsui and Terry Byland from Second Sight about their new Argus II prosthetic eye system. Argus II provides artificial vision for those with who have lost vision due to Retinitis Pigmentosa and requires the user to have functional photoreceptors and optic nerve. The Argus II system is composed of 1) a visual […]
Continue readingCES 2017: Wynd Smart Air Purifier
Allison interviews Raymond Wu from Wynd about their new smart air purifier. Wynd creates a bubble of clean air around you by removing dust, allergens, smoke, and pollution from your personal space. It filters harmful particles out of the air around you to help you stay healthy. Wynd also provides an air quality tracker mobile […]
Continue readingCES 2017: Olly Robotic Personal Assistant
Allison interviews Hongbin Zhuang from Emotech about their Olly digital personal assistant. Olly is a fast and efficient learner capable of proactive assistance. As a result, Olly’s personality evolves depending on your interaction patterns. Emotech is planning to start a limited Olly production run for testing in the third quarter of 2017. The setting is […]
Continue readingCES 2017: udoq Mobile Docking Station
Allison interviews Marcus Kuchler from udoq about their novel docking station for mobile devices. udoq can accommodate several mobiles devices at once and is completely adaptable to any connector type, from Lightning to micro USB to USB-C. udoq can easily be reconfigured as your collection of mobile devices changes. It comes in four sizes: 250mm, […]
Continue readingCES 2017: CMRA Band for Apple Watch
Allison interviews Roi Ginat from CMRA about their new camera band for the Apple Watch. CMRA has two HD cameras embedded in the band, one outward-facing 8MP and the other self-facing 2MP. It also captures HD video and has a battery that lasts a full day with normal use. CMRA seamlessly integrates with Apple Watch […]
Continue readingCES 2017: PAI Technology
Allison interviews Jessica Lane representing Pai Technology about their range of products to help kids learn while having fun. Ocean Pets includes an augmented reality mobile app along with putty and forms that allow kids to create a virtual aquarium. TJ & the Beanstalk brings story time to life with a 3D augmented reality story […]
Continue readingCES 2017: Flye Sport Earbuds by Braven
Allison interviews Cody Thomas from Braven about their new line of Flye Sport earbuds. Flye Sport earbuds are bluetooth enabled intended for active use. They come in four models: Flye Sport, Flye Sport Reflect, Flye Sport Power and Flye Sport GLO ranging in price from $50 up to $250. The Flye Sport Power and GLO […]
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