Explore the latest in assistive tech from Sight Village Birmingham 2025, including hands-on demos of the KapX headset, WeWalk Smart Cane 2, HumanWare’s Monarch display, and more. Hear from innovators shaping accessible design for blind and low-vision users.

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Steven and Shaun broadcasts from Sight Village Birmingham 2025, showcasing groundbreaking products for blind and low-vision people. The show begins with Aram from Kapsys, unveiling the KapX headset — a wearable navigation tool using 3D sound to guide users around obstacles in real time. The device processes data locally, offers no cloud dependency, and integrates semantic segmentation to recognize safe walking areas.

Next, HumanWare’s Martin Roberts gives updates on the Monarch multiline braille display, improved compatibility with screen readers like JAWS and NVDA, and the new WingIt app that allows real-time tactile drawing on the Monarch from an iPad. He also discusses the Hark AI reading machine, which uses local and AI-based image recognition for printed text and handwriting — especially useful for users without smartphones.

Then, Craig from Unwired Things introduces a Danish-built ecosystem of accessible household devices — like thermometers and talking tape measures — that offload audio to a shared remote control for affordability and multilingual support. Mary from Synapptic shares news about their accessible smartwatches and USB book reader with enhanced Bluetooth audio and bookmarking features.

Finally, Jean-Marc from WeWalk unveils the Smart Cane 2’s refined design and detection system, including AI integration, posture and mobility analytics for O&M trainers, and upcoming GPT-powered features. Robert from CarveCo wraps the show with news about Touch Beyond Vision, a tactile art initiative turning personal photos into 3D prints — giving blind users the ability to "feel their memories" and touch iconic artwork.

Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:22:02 - Interview with Martin Roberts, Sales at Humanware
00:38:35 - Interview with Craig Scott, CEO and Founder at Unwired Things
00:43:19 - Interview with Mary McMahon, Managing Director of Synapptic
00:48:38 - Sponsor: Pneuma Solutions
00:49:55 - Interview with Jean-Marc Feghali from WeWalk
01:03:54 - Interview with Robert Newman from CarveCo

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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.

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