Tactonom Reader

The Tactonom Reader is an autonomous, interactive device for blind and visually impaired individuals, providing access to 2D and 3D content with detailed audio descriptions. It offers over 1,900 tactile graphics through the free ProBlind database, making even the most complex graphics simple and accessible.

This image shows a Tactonom device featuring a flat, tactile surface for graphics accompanied by a sleek, extendable arm with a camera at the top. The device has control buttons along the edge, used for navigating, accessing different functions, adjusting settings. This setup allows users to independently explore and understand various types of graphical content, making it an invaluable tool for education, work, and other applications.

Sighted students usually access about 25,000 graphics by high school, while visually impaired students access less than 1%. 

Tactonom changes the reality and brings unlimited possibilities for making graphics accessible to everyone.

Tactonom’s advanced finger-tracking technology follows the user’s touch, providing clear spoken feedback that helps with understanding the graphics and keeps the user engaged.

Tactonom is developed to enhance education, culture, work, mobility, and much more. It enables users to independently access, understand, and work with a diverse range of graphics — all at their own pace and with no outside help.

An icon depicting a book with an open page, from which a lightbulb is emerging. Inside the lightbulb is a symbol resembling a key, representing knowledge and independence. The lightbulb symbolizes the idea of independent access to graphical content without further assistance.

Independence

Independent access to graphical content without further assistance or help.

An icon showing a hand with an extended index finger, pressing on a circular button or touchscreen, with concentric circles emanating from the touch point. This represents the ability to feel and explore 2D and 3D content in exceptional detail.

Feel Every Detail

Explore 2D & 3D content in exceptional detail.

An icon of a microphone representing real-time audio explanations of what the Tactonoms user is feeling.

Real-Time Audio

Instant, detailed descriptions of what the users are feeling.

An icon of an arrow pointing northeast, representing navigation and interaction with the Tactonom device.

Navigation & Interaction

Guides finger to destinations with spoken cues and offers immediate Q&A feedback.

An icon of four folders stacked on each other with a magnifier in front, representing a free ProBlind shared database of tactile graphics.

Free Graphic database

More than 1,900 tactile graphics available for free in the ProBlind "Share" database.

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Tactonom Designer App

Online tool for simple creation and customization of graphic content and easy addition of spoken explanations.

Benefits for Education Institutions

A person using Tactonom Reader with a periodic table of elements displayed on a tactile surface. Tactonom has a built-in camera and tactile buttons for navigation. The individual is pointing at the periodic table while seated at a wooden desk.

  • From basic shapes in primary school to complex data in high school, Tactonom makes all subjects accessible and comprehensible through touch and sound.

  • Immediate spoken explanations and interactive sound make learning fun, motivating, and engaging.
  • The ProBlind database offers free tactile graphs, maps, math exercises, biology diagrams, and more.
  • Lowers costs by simplifying the adaptation of existing educational materials.
A tactile map featuring various raised symbols such as dots, stars, and lines to represent landmarks, routes, and terrain within a boundary. The map is designed for touch-based navigation and includes a QR code in the top right corner for additional digital information.
A tactile graphic of a human brain in profile view, showing the internal structure and different regions of the brain. The brain is depicted with textured patterns to distinguish various areas, and there is a QR code in the top right corner for additional information. The graphic is designed for touch-based exploration to help users understand the brain's anatomy.

Benefits for Cultural Institutions

A young boy with glasses is interacting with a 3D model of the Sacré-Cœur Cathedral in Paris. The model is placed on a tactile graphic displayed on the Tactonom Reader. A desk lamp illuminates the workspace. In the background, more 3D models of different buildings are visible, arranged on a desk. The child is focused, exploring the tactile model with his hands.
  • Makes artworks and exhibits accessible for blind and visually impaired visitors during exhibitions, workshops, or guided tours.
     
  • Allows visitors to explore details of artworks and artifacts through touch and sound interactions.
     
  • Offers detailed 3D models of buildings and statues, 2D graphics of paintings, and more.
This is a tactile graphic of a cathedral designed for visually impaired users. It includes a top-down floor plan of the cathedral at the top center, along with front and side elevation views of the building below. On the left, there is a key with a dot and an arrow symbol, along with the word 'maatstaf' (scale), written in both black and blue. A QR code is located in the top right corner of the graphic.
This is a tactile map featuring a layout of a town or area with buildings and roads. The map includes multiple irregular-shaped building footprints and roads marked by solid and dashed lines. Dotted areas represent different textures or terrains. There are various symbols, such as circles and squares with dots in the center, likely indicating key landmarks or points of interest. In the top left corner, a legend shows a compass for orientation and a set of symbols explaining map features. A QR code is positioned in the top right corner.

Testimonials

With the Tactonom Reader I probably would have graduated high school.

— Fabii H. —

Technical Specifications

Languages:

  • Supports multiple languages

Interfaces:

  • SB-A, micro-HDMI 3,5 mm, headphone jack, Power jack

Wireless communication:

  • WLAN 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0 with BLE

Dimensions

  • Device with folded out camera arm 43 cm x 43 cm x 47 cm
  • Device with folded camera arm 43 cm x 14 cm x 47 cm
  • Packaging 52 cm x 15 cm x 46 cm

Weight in kg

  • Device 5,7 kg
  • Power unit 0,188 kg
  • Device with packaging 7,05 kg