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The Haptic AppBy: Biyun Dong

What is it?

Haptic Technology

Math

Video Clip

Why should we care?

Children with Vision Difficulty: 490,420

Severe Vision Impairment: 42,000

Legally Blind: 59,341

How well does it work?

Positive Negative

- Help visually impaired students to catch up

- A little bit challenging to learn how to use

- Allows visually impaired students to work independently

- Not accessible to the public yet

“It would really help to have something like this because it makes us equal to everyone else,” --Kira

Why is it important for us?

Other Fields using Haptic Technology:

Robotics

Medical Training

Video Games

What does this story tell us?

Impossible= I’m possible!

References

Gorlewicz, Jenna. Email interview. 3 Oct. 2012.

Harris, William. "HowStuffWorks "Introduction to How Haptic Technology Works"." HowStuffWorks "Electronics". N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/haptic-technology.htm>.

Moore, Elizabeth. "Haptic app helps visually impaired learn math | Health Tech - CNET News." Technology News - CNET News. N.p., 7 Mar. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://news.cnet.com/8301-27083_3-57392568-247/haptic-app-helps-visually-impaired-learn-math/>.

Salisbury, David. "App turns tablet into math aid for visually impaired students." Research News @ Vanderbilt. N.p., 5 Mar. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <news.vanderbilt.edu/2012/03/haptic-tablet/>.

"Visual Impairment, Including Blindness” National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities." National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities —. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/visualimpairment>.