Tech makes a lot of bold claims about how it can make your life better. But as nifty as a toilet paper robot can be, you’re going to be fine if you don’t get one. The exceptions though are the tech products designed to help folks with disabilities. The Xbox Adaptive Controller is one of the most important devices of this current era of video games.
So while CES 2020 is full of stuff that’s cool by maybe not vital, we’re happy to see some products that do look to solve real issues. French company Lexilife is showing off a lamp for easier reading with dyslexia.
What makes reading tough for folks with dyslexia is that both eyes are sending competing dominant streams of visual information that distort the letters in a mirroring kind of way. Custom fonts can combat this issue somewhat.
What this Lexilight reading lamp does though is use lights to guide the reader. Pulsing, modulating, and adjustable LED lights encourage one eye or the other to take control and send a single, clear of image of words to read, whether on paper or from a screen. Plus reading lamps in general are just healthier for your eyes.
The Lexilight lamp costs $550, and you’ll have to wait until mid-2020 to get a rechargeable battery version that doesn’t need to stay plugged into a wall. But Lexilife says results have been positive as they move toward medical certification. Besides, if you or your loved ones have dyslexia, the ability to read in comfort is pretty tough to put a price on.
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