Mention the term “wearables” and most people conjure up a fitness-tracking watch or some kind of futuristic fashion accessory.
But wearables are much more than this.
Disabled people are increasingly relying on these gadgets to augment how they see and experience the world. On a personal note, my aunt, Wendy Poth, lost her vision when she was 7.
Image: http://venturebeat.com - The OrCam device can interpret words on a page
To read the original article: 5 wearables that could transform our lives | VentureBeat | Business | by Christina Farr
