Live from Sight Village: Exploring the Future of Accessible Tech

Join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece as they explore the latest in accessible technology live from Sight Village Birmingham. From wearable navigation aids to tactile imaging, it's a jam-packed episode with real-world insights, humour, and tech highlights.In this special on-location episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun broadcast from Sight Village in the UK, sharing first impressions, accessibility challenges, and the tech that caught their attention. They recount the chaotic journey to their Airbnb, highlight products from HumanWare and Kapsys, and dig into emerging wearable navigation aids like the WeWalk SmartCane 2, BiPED, and KapX.The hosts also reflect on how AI is quietly transforming assistive tech—whether through devices like the Hark AI Reader or the potential for 3D tactile printing. Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses continue to generate buzz, though concerns about limited availability of functions and underwhelming AI persist. They also discuss the digital divide, accessibility in healthcare, and concerns about data privacy and regulation in the age of AI.Chapters0:00 – Live from Sight Village03:05 – Travel drama and Airbnb confusion11:30 – Navigation apps and accessibility challenges17:22 – Wearable tech: WeWalk, CapEx, BiPED28:15 – SmartCane 2 and ChatGPT integration33:50 – HumanWare tech preview: Monarch, Mantis, Cloverbook42:08 – Hark AI Reader and desktop scanning50:20 – 3D tactile printing and accessible imagery57:32 – AI regulation and digital inequality1:04:15 – Meta Ray-Bans and Be My Eyes feedback1:08:47 – The importance of Sight Village and community ----Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited."Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.