Tactopus



Creator/Artist: Tactopus Team

Category: Interaction Design(IXD) India

Period:  2011-2020


Detailed Description

Tactopus is an assistive technology initiative aimed at making learning accessible and inclusive for visually impaired individuals. It provides interactive educational materials that combine tactile graphics with audio guidance, enabling children with visual impairments to engage with subjects like science, mathematics, and geography in a more immersive way. Using a smartphone or tablet, the system recognises tactile elements on printed learning materials and provides real-time audio feedback. This multisensory approach enhances comprehension and retention, bridging the gap between traditional education and accessible learning tools. Tactopus has been recognised for its innovative contribution to inclusive education and is widely used in schools and special education programmes.


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Reference Links:
https://tactopus.github.io/index.html