CBS: Cornell Researchers Have New Vision For Oculus Rift Technology
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Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute Assistant Professor Shiri Azenkot talked to CBS about tools she is developing to help the visually impaired.
Azenkot and her team of researchers created a program to make everyday tasks easier for those with low vision using augmented reality. With Oculus Rift, customizable visual cues can enhance people’s vision, helping them with everything from shopping to wayfinding.
“There’s nothing tragic about being blind or having low vision,” Azenkot said. “It’s just a question of equal access.”
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