SesameReader-Hands-free Page Turning

Sesame Enable was founded by a computer vision expert and an electrical engineer who is a quadriplegic for the last 7 years. Sesame’s vision is to allow and promote independent living for persons with disabilities. “Computer Vision” is the science of having a computer understand what the camera sees. What Sesame does is utilize the […]

BlindSquare: Using Assistive Tech to Get Around

With recent advancements in assistive technology, many individuals with disabilities are able to live more independently.  However, visually impaired or blind individuals may still have difficulty getting from place to place.  BlindSquare is an application available on iPhones and iPads, designed for visually impaired or blind users to be able to get around independently.  It […]

Robots4Autism: Teaching Social Skills for Life

Upon hearing the term “robot” and pondering its history, it may be assumed that many would deem it more of a modern concept.  However, artificial humans and autonomous artificial servants have a long history in human culture since being discussed as far back as 3500 BC by Homer in his epic poem The Iliad. The term robot was […]