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China Unveils AI Eyes for the Blind”.
Sustainability Times 22nd April 2025 China Unveils AI Eyes for the Blind”. In a world where technological advancements are reshaping the...
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Chinese scientists use AI to help visually impaired to ‘see’, explore the world
China Daily 17th April 2024 Chinese scientists use AI to help visually impaired to ‘ see ’ , explore the world A collaborative research...
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Bots of care. Can robots ease the elder care challenge?
China Daily 17th April 2025 Bots of care. Can robots ease the elder care challenge? Editor: huaxia “I'm going out." "Alright, I'll walk...
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Chinese designer creates stars of love, hope
Xinhua 4th April 2025 Feature: Chinese designer creates stars of love, hope After using a drawing pen to outline cartoon characters,...
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Chongqing Disabled Persons' Federation screens film for visually impaired audience
China Daily 31st March 2025 Chongqing Disabled Persons' Federation screens film for visually impaired audience A film screening event was...
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Across China. Retirement home lights up late life of the visually impaired
Xinhua 29th March 2025 Across China. Retirement home lights up late life of the visually impaired As the radio echoed through the yard at...
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From mimicking walks to mastering flips, China's humanoid robots are leaping toward the future
ECNS 18th March 2025 From mimicking walks to mastering flips, China's humanoid robots are leaping toward the future A 1.38-meter-tall,...
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Florence Chan’s award-winning AI vision tool helps the blind navigate their world
South China Morning Post 6th March 2025 Florence Chan’s award-winning AI vision tool helps the blind navigate their world In 2019,...
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Landmark gala show for impaired fans.
China Daily 6th March 2025 Landmark gala show for impaired fans. The integration of AR (augmented reality) virtual technology for the...
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Chinese research team develops groundbreaking prosthetic hand
China Daily 1st February 2024 Chinese research team develops groundbreaking prosthetic hand A research team from the University of...
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This Wearable Camera ‘Sees’ For Blind People
PetaPixel 27th February 2025 This Wearable Camera ‘Sees’ For Blind People By Pesala Bandara A start-up has developed a matchbox-sized...
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New optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch
Eureka Alert 16th January 2025 New optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch Skin-inspired tactile sensor combines speed with...
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Skin-inspired optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch
TechXplore 16th January 2025 Skin-inspired optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch by Optica Researchers have developed a...
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Would you like to have a nursing robot when you get old?
Global Times 14th January 2024 Would you like to have a nursing robot when you get old? 'Hi, robot, where is my key?' By Leng Shumei...
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Hidden in Plain Sight: China’s Visually Impaired Still Struggle to be Seen
The World of Chinese December 2024 Hidden in Plain Sight: China’s Visually Impaired Still Struggle to be Seen A lack of braille signage...
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China improves accessible facilities for visually impaired individuals. Think tank report
China Daily 3rd December 2024 China improves accessible facilities for visually impaired individuals. Think tank report China has...
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You have a disease that will make you blind. How do you prepare to lose a key function?
South China Morning Post 3rd December 2024 You have a disease that will make you blind. How do you prepare to lose a key function? Hong...
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High-tech assistive devices highlighted at expo
ECNS 3rd December 2024 High-tech assistive devices highlighted at expo During a recent expo, Chinese participants showed their commitment...
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Think tank report highlights China's efforts to secure cultural access for visually impaired
People’s Daily Online 4th December 2024 Think tank report highlights China's efforts to secure cultural access for visually impaired A...
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Chinese students with disabilities have new digital learning platform
Xinhua 3rd December 2024 Chinese students with disabilities have new digital learning platform China's national smart education platform...
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