New Haptic Device 'Shape' Revolutionizes Navigation for Visually Impaired Individuals

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- A new haptic navigation device called Shape assists visually impaired individuals.
- Shape allows users to perceive their environment through touch.
- Visually impaired users performed equally well as sighted individuals.
- Shape is described as the “most advanced of its kind.”
- Further research will evaluate Shape's performance in real-world conditions.
- Findings published in Nature Scientific Reports highlight haptic technology's potential.
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