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An image of the earth as seen from space with a yellow stick figure holding a white cane.  At the top it says 'Innovations in Affordable Accessibility', followed by 'Braille Displays, Graphic Displays, Calculators, DAISY Players and Magnifiers'.  Across the bottom in mottled yellow are the Orbit Research logo and their website.

2642 Engineering Affordable Tools for The Visually Impaired (Oct. 21, 2026)

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Engineering Affordable Tools for The Visually Impaired (Oct. 21, 2026) Developing accessible technology requires balancing feature sets with affordability. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Venkatesh Chari, founder of Orbit Research, about their line of braille displays, tactile graphic devices, and talking scientific calculators designed to simplify independent living and learning for visually impaired users worldwide.


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