For people who lose their sight as adults, learning Braille can
sometimes feel like a defeat or a sacrifice. Newly-blind adults
– particularly those who have lost their sight over time – may
not want to admit to themselves that they can no longer read
print. On the other hand, even those who have no problem with
the concept of learning Braille may have a difficult time
learning a whole new reading system. The Snail is a concept for
anyone who can’t or doesn’t want to learn to read Braille. The
Snail is a small rolling device that quickly and easily
translates Braille into spoken words. The snail shell-like shape
helps the device easily roll along lines of Braille while the
pressure-sensitive pad detects the distinctive dots. The paired
Bluetooth earpiece provides an aural readout of the words on the
page without disturbing others in the reader’s immediate
vicinity. A small button allows the reader to replay passages or
to record entire pages, letting the user play back certain
favorite parts or record pages f