The first Braille phone goes on sale

OwnFone, a London-based company, has released, what they call, the first ever 3D printed Braille phone for blind people.

The front and back sides of the phone have been created by using a 3D printer and the Braille language or, for those who cannot read Braille, raised letters. The whole proccess is customizable thanks to the 3D printer.

Moreover, the production proccess is cost-effective and it isn't time consuming. Therefore, the phone is being sold at the affordable price of £60.

'3D printing... provides a fast and cost-effective way to create personalised Braille buttons', explains inventor Tom Sunderland, adding that 'the phone can be personalised with two or four Braille buttons which are pre-programmed to call friends, family, carers or the emergency services.'

The device will help blind people maintain a stable and constant connection with family and friends. In addition, clients can customize their future phone on the company's website.