In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down the biggest accessibility stories from CES 2025 in Las Vegas! We’re joined by Anat Nulman, an expert in assistive technology and founder of Assistive.Consulting, who shares her insights into AI-powered mobility devices, smart home tech, and groundbreaking wearables designed for blind and visually impaired users.
We explore game-changing innovations, including eSight Go, a wearable that enhances vision for those with macular degeneration, and .Lumen, a head-mounted navigation device using haptic feedback to guide users along safe paths. Plus, we discuss Glidance, an AI-powered autonomous guide device, and the WeWalk Smart Cane 2, which now integrates voice-controlled navigation.
Also on the show: accessible smart locks, the revolutionary Lotus Ring, and the Mouthpad—a mouth-controlled interface for quadriplegic users.
🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ CES 2025 Accessibility Roundup – The biggest assistive tech trends
✔️ eSight Go Wearable – Helping visually impaired users enhance sight
✔️ dotLumen Navigation Device – How haptic feedback is revolutionizing mobility
✔️ Glidance AI Guide – A smart device that physically leads users safely
✔️ WeWalk Smart Cane 2 – The latest in smart cane technology
✔️ Lotus Ring – A touch-free way to control light switches
✔️ Mouthpad – A mouth-controlled interface for hands-free computing
✔️ Accessible Smart Locks – The most inclusive home security options
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Exploring CES 2025: An Overview
04:54 The Accessibility Focus at CES
09:59 Innovative Assistive Technologies: eSight and .Lumen
14:56 AI in Accessibility: Enhancing Mobility Solutions
19:49 The Future of Mobility Aids: Glide and Beyond
27:12 Universal Design in Accessibility
28:08 Innovations in Outdoor Navigation
30:00 The Future of Indoor Navigation
31:56 The Impact of Lotus Ring
38:01 Mouthpad: A New Way to Control Devices
41:31 Designing for Multiple Disabilities
43:56 Smart Locks and Universal Design
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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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