Orbit Research Introduces the Orbit Chat Communication System
The unique app enables face-to-face communication for people who are deafblind without the need for interpreters WILMINGTON, DE – November 5, 2019 – Orbit Research today announced the launch of the Orbit Chat Communication System. People who are deaf and blind typically communicate with others through various means including tactile sign language and often require a trained interpreter since most [...]
Orbit Research introduces the Orbit Teacher Platform
This unique platform enables teachers in inclusive classrooms to interact seamlessly with blind students SONIPAT, INDIA – October 15, 2019 – Orbit Research announced the launch of the Orbit Teacher™ platform at the EMPOWER 2019 conference today. This unique platform enables teachers in mainstream classrooms to seamlessly interact with blind students through an app on a smartphone, computer or tablet. [...]
Orbit Research announces support for the new USB HID Standard for Braille Displays
The world’s most affordable braille display, the Orbit Reader 20, is the first refreshable braille display to support the new standard ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB)October 01, 2019 Orbit Research today announced that it has introduced support for the newly released USB HID standard for braille displays. It is the first developer and manufacturer of braille displays to support the new [...]
New feature announcement – Firmware upgrade from SD Card
Orbit Research is pleased to announce a much-awaited new feature – the ability to upgrade the Orbit Reader 20’s firmware from the SD card, instead of requiring a Windows PC! This enables Mac and Linux users and those without direct access to a computer to easily upgrade the unit. We would like to thank RNIB for supporting the development of [...]
Orbit Research and the Duxbury Systems Inc. Introduce the World’s Most Affordable Braille Translation and Display System
LOS ANGELES March 13, 2019 An affordable system to translate standard files and display them in braille has long been the dream of blind people and educators across the world. The Duxbury Braille Translator – Orbit Edition, announced today by Orbit Research LLC and Duxbury Systems, Inc. at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference finally makes this a reality. It is [...]
The most reliable durable rugged braille displays ever!
So far, my orbit readers are the most reliable durable rugged displays I ever owned, ever. I write my grocery lists on mine and take the orbit reader to the store when I shop. I also keep recipes on it, directions for using various household appliances, those are in my notes folder on the sd card. And of course, I [...]