FingerReader is a 3D printed reading device, worn on the index finger. It was designed for the vision impaired, but could also be used as a translation tool. Its camera scans text when a finger is moved over it. Software tracks finger movement, identifies words and processes the information. Wearers receive audio feedback of the words and haptic feedback of the layout, helping them maintain a straight scanning motion. The prototype was developed by Roy Shilkrot at the MIT Media Lab.
