Braille Writer (IMAGE) Johns Hopkins University Caption To keep the cost down, the Johns Hopkins students designed the Braille writer as a purely mechanical device with no electronic components. The student estimate the writers would cost about $10 each if mass-produced in easy-to-asssemble kits. Credit Will Kirk/JHU Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.