by Google
Live Transcribe was developed by Google in partnership with Gallaudet University and launched in 2019. It uses Google's cloud speech recognition to provide instant captions on any Android device running version 5.0 or higher, and is free to download from the Play Store or pre-installed on many Android phones.
The app displays rolling captions on screen as conversations unfold, letting users save recent transcripts for up to three days. Users can type text responses that play aloud, enabling two-way communication without speaking. The companion Notifications app identifies environmental sounds and flashes the screen or vibrates when important sounds like alarms or a crying baby are detected.
Live Transcribe is ideal for Deaf and hard-of-hearing Android users who need accessible face-to-face communication without dedicated captioning hardware. The environmental sound alerts make it especially valuable for people who live independently and need awareness of home safety signals.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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