Own product 03 · Education and accessibility
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Revolutionizing braille learning.
A comprehensive solution that combines modular hardware and smart software to create a personalized, effective braille learning experience.
- Sector
- Education · Accessibility
- Technology
- Hardware · Voice · AI
- Modules
- Braille cell · Perkins · RFID-NFC
- Status
- Working prototype
Problem
Braille literacy is still a silent crisis.
Only 10–12% of blind students learn braille, yet 90% of employed blind adults master it. Interactive methods, specialized teachers and affordable devices are all in short supply.
- 01 Only 10–12% of blind students learn braille.
- 02 Traditional methods, with no interactivity.
- 03 Little gamification to keep learners motivated.
- 04 No smart learning methodologies.
- 05 Shortage of specialized teachers.
- 06 Devices that cost between €2,000 and €15,000.
- 07 90% of employed blind adults master braille.
- 08 Consequence: functional illiteracy and technological dependence.
Solution
A modular kit that grows with the learner.
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01
Voice assistant
Guides step by step, assesses and motivates. It can work offline and is updated remotely.
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02
Braille cell
Six LED-lit slots that detect magnetic marbles to build each braille sign.
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03
Perkins keyboard
Braille writing with audio and physical feedback; it also connects to a computer over USB.
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04
RFID-NFC reader
Cards and objects that trigger game mechanics to explore and learn.
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05
Platform for educators
Tracking of each group or learner, content creation and continuous assessment.
Applications
From the classroom to personal autonomy.
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01
Early Education
Introduces braille in a playful and effective way for students starting to learn.
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02
Visual Rehabilitation
Support for adults who need to learn braille after vision loss.
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03
Advanced Practice
Exercises and content to refine braille reading and writing skills.
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04
Continuous Assessment
Tools for tutors who need to monitor and assess student progress.
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05
Group Learning
Makes group teaching easier while keeping individual follow-up.
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06
Personal Autonomy
Builds independence and confidence in braille literacy.
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07
Educational Inclusion
Supports inclusion in mainstream educational settings.
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08
Professional Development
Improves job opportunities through braille literacy.
What Mindgeist brings
The same method we apply to clients.
- Core
- Strategy & innovation: product concept, teaching model and roadmap
- Technology
- Voice & AI: conversational assistant, modular hardware and tracking platform
- Media
- Content: lessons, activities and game mechanics