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It's tough to imagine what life would be like without the ability to see, but "Assistive tech junkie" Karina Pikhart is working to improve at least some aspects of life without sight. adult while she was a student at MIT, her 6dot labeler prints Braille onto mark DYMO tape using an embossing mechanism. The 6dot was named for the six dots used in the Braille system, and includes a constituent Braille keyboard for people versed with the writing system, and the option to connect a measure QWERTY keyboard -- with characters converted in real-time, allowing the rest of us to print Braille labels as well. This incredibly practical system could literally end up being a life-saver for some blind people, who may not be able to diagnose pills that include only non-textured markings, for example.



Pikhart has turned to Kickstarter to fund her project, seeking $50,000 in pledges to get the Braille tape rolling. A $1,000 benefaction lands you one of the first disposable 6dot labelers, while lesser pledges will be rewarded with a variety of custom Braille souvenirs. Jump past the break to see it in action, or hit up the source link for the full scoop from 6dot.

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