Wearable tech that helps you navigate by touch, Keith Kirkland

Keith Kirkland is developing wearable tech that communicates information using only the sense of touch. He s trying to figure out: What gestures and vibration patterns could intuitively communicate ideas like stop or go Check out his team s first product, a navigation device for the blind and visually impaired, and learn more about the entirely new haptic language he s creating to power it. Get TED Talks recommended just for you Learn more at The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: Like TED on Facebook: Subscribe to our channel: