CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi have created India’s first Braille laptop for the visually- impaired. The laptop is named Dot Book, and it has a feature-packed, affordable Braille display. The laptop comprises 10-cell refreshable Braille Cell modules.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 40 cell version costs Rs 60,000 and the 20 cell version comes at a price of Rs 40,000. The laptop can be connected with mobile phones and other laptops to provide a visual display for sighted persons.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dotbook has two variants, 20 P & 40 Q which cost Rs 40,000 & Rs 60,000 respectively. It has many features. One can browse the internet, send/receive emails, create word documents, insert tables. It took almost six years to create this device.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ElBraille 14 Portable Braille Computer is a state-of-the-art, extremely portable Braille notetaker solution. The ElBraille 14 Portable Braille Computer is designed for users who are blind or deaf-blind and want to stay connected at school, work, or home as well as on the go.