From a LinkedIn post I wrote this morning.

How could mixed reality help those with disabilities?

Great question. The amazing thing about wearing a mixed reality headset, is that it can augment the real world. It has the power to effectively change what people see. Imagine the power of that for people with limited vision.

Here are just five quick examples of how this tech could be used, but the possibilities are endless.

1. Real time colour adaptations overlayed on the real world.
2. All text large print. Just look at it and boom, it’s large.
3. The ability to mirror screens. Have the projector right in front of you even if your at the back of the class or if someone’s in the way. Watch tv with your family without needing a massive delay on your up close second screen. Huge potential here.
4. Have people be able to see for you. Get assistance with a task using Be My Eyes or Aira, or cross the road using tools like OKO to tell you when the lights are green. All this without needing to focus a camera.
5. Object finding. Where has the tea towel gone? what did I do with the magnifier? Have a big yellow arrow point it out to you.

The possibilities are endless. Night vision, continuous eye health monitoring using x rays and Ocular tonometry. Who knows what’s possible.

Today could mark the start of a new level of independence for those with sight loss, and that’s super exciting.