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ORCAM MYEYE 2.0 HIGHLY COMMENDED IN WEARABLE TECHONOLGY
AWARDS The next generation artificial vision device, the OrCam MyEye 2.0, has been highly commended by the Wearable Technology Awards’ judging panel for the Health Innovation Award.
OrCam MyEye 2.0 was the runner up out of six shortlisted finalists for this award, which recognised breakthrough wearable healthcare technology. The OrCam MyEye 2.0 is a highly advanced artificial vision device for people who are blind, partially sighted and have reading difficulties.
The OrCam MyEye 2.0 is completely wireless, and only about the size of a finger. Despite its compact size, the device includes powerful artificial vision technology which enables users to instantly and discreetly read text off of any surface, as well as to seamlessly recognise faces, products, and bank notes.
THE SMART MUG HELPING CARERS TACKLE DEHYDRATION
Yonatan Wexler, Executive Vice President for R&D at OrCam, commented: “Our aim was to create a sustainable and long-lasting solution that will set the bar on the level of independence that assistive technology can provide, and we feel that we have achieved that with OrCam MyEye 2.0.”
Magnetically mounted on the wearer’s eyeglasses or sunglasses frame, OrCam MyEye is the only wearable artificial vision tech that is activated by an intuitive pointing gesture or simply by following the wearer's gaze – allowing for hands-free use without the need of a smartphone or Wi-Fi. The intuitive,
Innovative, practical and user-friendly; Droplet is a new modular hydration solution that encourages people to drink more. Featuring a simple and engaging design that helps people to independently hydrate, it has been specifically created to lessen the risk of
easy to use device has been designed to communicate vital visual information to people with visual impairments. OrCam MyEye has been meticulously engineered with the needs of people who are blind or partially sighted in mind, and can be used by children and adults alike, regardless of the level of visual impairment they have.
The Wearable Technology Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the wearable and smart technology field, and the Wearable Technology Show is Europe’s largest event for emerging and innovative technology.
www.orcam.com/en/myeye2
dehydration and support the work of healthcare providers in hospitals and care homes.
Comprising a three-part modular system: Light and Sound Reminder Base, Mug/Cup and Flow Control lid, the heart of Droplet is the highly sophisticated base that identifies when the user has not drunk for some time and uses flashing lights and recorded audio messages to remind the person to take a drink. It also alerts the carer so they can monitor hydration levels and patterns in patients whilst spotting the signs of potential dehydration early on.
Created by Spearmark product designer, Ellie van Leeuwen who was inspired to design Droplet aſter her own grandmother leſt hospital severely dehydrated, Droplet has already been welcomed into care homes and hospitals as part of pre-launch trials.
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