Humanware
FR
Advanced braille reading and real-time tactile interaction providing equal access to information
Monarch is a groundbreaking multi-line braille display that renders both braille and tactile graphics simultaneously. It addresses several key issues: Storing and timely production of braille textbooks and last-minute adaptations of materials.
Developed by HumanWare in collaboration with American Printing House and the National Federation of the Blind, the Monarch incorporates our highly renowned KeySoft application suite and is designed to enhance braille learning, classroom engagement and workplace integration.
The Monarch, about the size of a 15-inch gaming laptop, features a Perkins style keyboard and bright orange navigation buttons. It boasts sensors for gesture and touch manipulation, braille keyboard input, and enhanced note taker applications. Designed with an intuitive interface and controls, the device provides a seamless experience tailored to the needs of blind users.
Dual functionality
The Monarch's 10-line by 32-cell refreshable braille display can simultaneously show braille text and tactile graphics. It allows for the reading of text and braille documents in multiple lines, just like reading braille on paper, with customizable line spacing that helps younger learners adapt more easily to refreshable braille technology by using double line spacing. With over 1,800 searchable tactile graphics, it enables users to interact with and better comprehend complex concepts through touch.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have the support of our pioneering community, consisting of users, software developers, educators, professionals, and parents.
Their collective efforts will play a crucial role in fulfilling our mission of establishing a collaborative international network that will deliver robust, relevant and dynamic content. Together, we can reach great heights in our journey.
Key partners of the Monarch projects are:
