Haptic Displays Bring Sports To The Vision Impaired
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Summary
OneCourt has developed a sports display technology to help the visually impaired follow sports more easily by touch.
Haptic displays, controlled via 5G or WiFi, convert real-time sports data, such as player and ball positioning, into vibrations.
Miniature replicas of sports fields or courts, marked in raised lines, give users a greater insight into the play via touch.
The technology could also benefit sports fans watching broadcasts at home in the future.
OneCourt’s devices have been piloted at basketball and baseball games, with users able to use the devices at Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers matches, respectively.
The company is looking to make the devices available for home use in the near future.
