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Welcome to the SightCity Podcast. Each episode brings you closer to the people, ideas, and innovations shaping assistive technology for blind and low‑vision communities. Each episode features:English-language presentation highlights from SightCity stages (Forum, workshop sessions, special segments)In-depth interviews with developers, researchers, educators, practitioners, users, and advocatesClear explanations of emerging tools, standards, and trends—from tactile and auditory access to AI-enabled solutionsPractical takeaways, lived experience perspectives, and inspiring stories that strengthen independence, self-determination, and inclusive participationHosted by Dagmar Krutzki, Managing Director of SightCity, offering sector insight paired with a genuine commitment to inclusion. German-language presentations: SightCity Podcast (DE). Stay informed, discover real-world solutions, and explore how innovation turns accessibility into everyday impact. 

Episodes

  1. Jun 30

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: AI-powered AR glasses for the visually impaired – EyeCane Live Demo (O033092)

    Inhwa Lee, Marketing Director at Cellico, presents iCAN – an AI-powered AR glasses system for people with low vision caused by AMD or glaucoma. The device combines a 4K camera with real-time image processing, OCR-based text reading, and AI object recognition in a lightweight wearable form factor. iCAN is already available in Korea through government-supported programs and has won multiple international awards. Cellico is looking for distributors and business partners worldwide. This presentation was held in English at SightCity 2026 in Frankfurt.

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: AI-powered AR glasses for the visually impaired – EyeCane Live Demo (O033092)

  2. Jun 30

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: Introducing the Orbit Flow and Strata Braille Display Families (O033072

    Venkatesh Chari von Orbit Research LLC stellt auf der SightCity 2026 die neue Orbit Flow 40 und Orbit Strata Produktfamilie vor – Piezo-Braillezeilen für den alltäglichen Einsatz in Schule, Beruf und Freizeit. Darüber hinaus gibt er einen umfassenden Überblick über das gesamte Orbit-Portfolio: von der Braillezeile und dem Brailledrucker über taktile Grafik-Displays bis hin zu Sprachausgabegeräten, Lupen und barrierefreien Taschenrechnern. Am Ende der Präsentation beantwortet er eine Frage zur geplanten Verfügbarkeit des Optima Braille Laptops.

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: Introducing the Orbit Flow and Strata Braille Display Families (O033072

  3. Jun 25

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: WeWALK Smart Cane 2 (O032152)

    Joe Alfonso of WeWALK will present the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 at the SightCity Forum 2026: a smart white cane that combines upper-body-level obstacle detection, GPS navigation, and an AI assistant based on Google Gemini. The presentation will also include a look at the AIM monitoring system for orientation and mobility specialists.

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: WeWALK Smart Cane 2 (O032152)

  4. Jun 22

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: Growing Blind Ice Hockey in Germany and Around the World (O031132)

    In this recording from May 27, 2026, Matt Morrow and Luca DeMontis from the International Blind Ice Hockey Federation and Canadian Blind Hockey introduce parasport blind ice hockey and explain how new programs are to be established in Germany and the Czech Republic.

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: Growing Blind Ice Hockey in Germany and Around the World (O031132)

  5. Jun 18

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: The revolutionary IKONN product series for blind, low-vision and deaf-blind people (O031122)

    In this recording from May 27, 2026, Craig Scott of Unwired Things introduces the IKONN product system: a family of accessible smart-home devices for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind, controllable via a tactile remote control or app in up to 20 languages.

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: The revolutionary IKONN product series for blind, low-vision and deaf-blind people (O031122)

  6. Jun 10

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: Biel Smart Gaze – AI-powered Smart Glasses for the Visually Impaired (O031052)

    Jaume Puig, CEO of Biel Glasses, will present the Biel Smart Gaze at SightCity 2026—an AI-powered pair of glasses designed to help people with visual impairments move around safely and independently. The presentation will demonstrate how obstacle detection, zoom windows, and light adjustment work, and will feature testimonials from three patients as well as a detailed Q&A session.

    SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: Biel Smart Gaze – AI-powered Smart Glasses for the Visually Impaired (O031052)

  7. 08/28/2025

    SightCity 2025: The Monarch – A New Era in Braille and Tactile Graphics (O1072)

    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.

    SightCity 2025: The Monarch – A New Era in Braille and Tactile Graphics (O1072)

  8. 08/19/2025

    SightCity 2025: The Power of AI for a More Accessible World

    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.

    SightCity 2025: The Power of AI for a More Accessible World

  9. 08/14/2025

    SightCity Podcast: Episode 0

    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.

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Welcome to the SightCity Podcast. Each episode brings you closer to the people, ideas, and innovations shaping assistive technology for blind and low‑vision communities. Each episode features:English-language presentation highlights from SightCity stages (Forum, workshop sessions, special segments)In-depth interviews with developers, researchers, educators, practitioners, users, and advocatesClear explanations of emerging tools, standards, and trends—from tactile and auditory access to AI-enabled solutionsPractical takeaways, lived experience perspectives, and inspiring stories that strengthen independence, self-determination, and inclusive participationHosted by Dagmar Krutzki, Managing Director of SightCity, offering sector insight paired with a genuine commitment to inclusion. German-language presentations: SightCity Podcast (DE). Stay informed, discover real-world solutions, and explore how innovation turns accessibility into everyday impact. 

Information

  • Creator
    SightCity
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SightCity GmbH
  • Show Website
    SightCity EN