Assistive Tech

Nigeria’s EyeGuide uses LiDAR to help blind people navigate independently

In Lagos, where uneven sidewalks and chaotic traffic turn every commute into an obstacle course, getting around can test anyone’s…

2 months ago

Signvrse is pushing for real-time sign language interpretation

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Elly Savatia was running robotics workshops across Kenya. Until a visit to a high school in…

4 months ago

Using AI, these 5 African startups make assistive tech more accessible

Assistive technology in Africa has long been expensive, hard to maintain, and poorly suited to local needs. Screen readers can…

4 months ago