SightCity EN

 In this informative presentation from SightCity 2025, Andrew Flattress, Braille Product Manager at Humanware, introduces the revolutionary Monarch device - a multi-line refreshable braille display with tactile graphics capabilities. Andrew demonstrates how this innovative technology addresses longstanding challenges in braille literacy and tactile graphic access, showcasing its features including a 32x10 cell display, touch sensor interface, and integration with the new eBraille standard. 

In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the revolutionary world of Be My Eyes with Chief Marketing Officer Andy Bailey. Discover how a Danish furniture craftsman's simple idea transformed into a global movement that's changing lives for millions of blind and visually impaired people worldwide.From the founding story of Hans Jørgen Weiberg to the latest AI innovations and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses integration, this episode showcases how technology and human kindness can create unprecedented accessibility solutions. Learn about the app that connects 825,000 users with 8.5 million volunteers across 180+ countries, and explore the future of assistive technology. 

Welcome to the SightCity Podcast. This introductory episode sets the stage for an ongoing series featuring English-language presentation recordings and in‑depth conversations from the world’s largest exhibition focused on assistive technology for blind and low‑vision communities. You’ll hear about this year’s stages, new formats like the Workshop Stage and the Gaming Lab, and how presentation recordings and expert interviews will appear in this English feed—while German sessions are available separately in the SightCity Podcast (DE). Let’s get started.