IIT Kanpur unveils haptic smartwatch for visually impaired

IIT Kanpur on Friday announced the launch of a "haptic smartwatch for the blind and visually impaired" in association with Ambrane India for mass manufacturing. Director Abhay Karandikar said this touch-sensitive smartwatch overcomes the limitations of conventional watches for the visually impaired. "It provides a private and accessible way to display time and health information," he added.