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Hello Colleagues:

     I thought the following might be of interest.

Regards,

Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vince Thacker" <vince@gainleics.fsnet.co.uk>
To: <accessibleimage@freelists.org>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 11:23 AM
Subject: [accessibleimage] Haptic technology gives access to artworks in
Australia

> Good vibrations to help the blind 'see': 2D artworks | The Australian
>
> http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/good-vibrations-to-help-the-blind-see-2d-artworks/story-e6frgakx-1225940347294
>
> or try
>
> http://tinyurl.com/332uhhh
>
> "A team from Victoria's Deakin University is expanding the capabilities of
> haptic technology, which adds a sense of touch and feel to virtual or
> remote objects, to enable visually challenged people to interact with 2D
> visual artworks."
>
> Vince.
>
>
>

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