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Medical Innovation:
Braille Overview

Overview | The Need | The Solution

Computer Display for the Blind

Orbital Research's solution utilizes an innovative low-power, fast acting, and low-cost advanced controls and Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) micro-valve technology to create an 8-dot multiple-line refreshable Braille display.
We have developed technology that leads to affordable screen interface displays with increased performance and versatility. The visually impaired community has revealed strong interest and support for our innovative display systems and for the promising advantages.

Click here for ORI's innovative solution to Refreshable Braille Display

  Recent Achievements

MEMS Microvalve Array [PDF]

Comparison of ECG Signal Quality (ACSM Abstract) [PDF]

Microvalves for Refreshable Braille Displays

 

 

 

 

 


 

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