Optical sensor that reads Braille (IMAGE)

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Optical sensor that reads Braille

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Researchers have developed a fast and accurate flexible tactile optical sensor capable of reading Braille. The technology could enable smart readers that convert Braille to speech or text, helping to make Braille more accessible and widespread.

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Zhuo Wang, Beijing Normal University in China

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