Everyone should be able to experience seeing sports live, and the Portland Trailblazers have done something revolutionary for fans who are unable to see what’s happening on a court.
This blind Portland fan showed off new technology the team has implemented to help people like him, and it’s truly astonishing.
Every single moment of a game is able to be followed with a handheld tablet. The layout of the court is complete with haptic feedback, allowing him to follow the action through vibrations. It’s also equipped with an earpiece allowing him to hear the call on what’s happening, with the tactile element making the game a truly immersive experience from the seat — something that he explains was impossible prior to the technology.
As incredible as this device is, really it’s about what it enables. This tablet allows the fan to see a game live with his sighted friends and everyone being able to follow the experience in their own way.
This is so awesome, and every single team in the NBA should implement this now the technology is available.
