In the quest to enhance the autonomy and daily quality of life for visually impaired individuals, a team of researchers has introduced AIDEN, an innovative AI-based assistant. This tool is designed to tackle common challenges such as object identific
Imagine feeling the texture of a virtual object without any physical touch. This isn’t science fiction but a reality made possible by pseudo-haptics, a technique that uses visual and auditory cues to trick the brain into perceiving sensations that ar
Imagine a world where conversational AI (CAI) tools are so advanced that they can help people with visual impairments (PVI) explore new opportunities and places with unprecedented ease. This is not just a futuristic fantasy, but a potential reality t
Imagine a world where anyone, anywhere, can perfect their Quranic recitation with the help of an automated system that understands the nuances of Tajweed as deeply as a human expert. This is the promise that technology holds, but current systems are
In the realm of condensed matter systems and metamaterials, non-Hermitian physics has been a game-changer, characterized by its complex band spectra. This field has recently witnessed the deliberate introduction of non-Hermitian gain and nonreciproci
In the rapidly evolving landscape of spatial audio, researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have made significant strides in enhancing binaural signal matching (BSM) for near-field sound
In the rapidly evolving landscape of wearable technology, a groundbreaking study has emerged that could redefine how assistive wearable agents operate. The research, titled “Benchmarking Egocentric Multimodal Goal Inference for Assistive Wearable Age
In the realm of accessible technology, a groundbreaking study has emerged that could revolutionize remote dance instruction for blind and low vision (BLV) individuals. The research, conducted by Ujjaini Das, Shreya Kappala, Meng Chen, Mina Huh, and A
In a groundbreaking development, researchers Jackson Saunders and Camelia Prodan have unveiled innovative 3D-printing techniques for creating acoustic metamaterials that can emulate tight-binding models. Their work focuses on H-shaped resonators, whi
In a groundbreaking advancement for assistive technology, researchers have introduced HI-TransPA, an innovative instruction-driven audio-visual personal assistant designed to bridge communication barriers for hearing-impaired individuals. This cuttin
