02/05/2018

Ford technology opens up possibilities

BBC reports that visually impaired passengers could soon experience the passing views thanks to a new car window being developed by Ford.

Passengers would be able to touch a display formed through high-contrast photos which emulate the scenery using LED lights. This, combined with a voice assistant that uses artificial intelligence to describe the scenery outside.

The Royal National Institute of Blind People said the charity 'wholeheartedly supports' the company's effort.

'[It] could contribute to breaking down barriers and making travel more enjoyable and inclusive for people living with sight loss,' Robin Spinks, innovation manager at RNIB, told the BBC.

The prototype was designed in Italy through a collaboration of Ford and GTBB Roma with Aedo, a company that that creates devices for people with visual impairments.

A Ford spokesman said, 'We seek to make people's lives better and this was a fantastic opportunity to help blind passengers experience a great aspect of driving.'