[1] A group engineers from the University of Queensland (UQ) and Vision Australia have designed a robotic soccer ball to ensure that visually impaired individuals can socially participate in soccer games.
[2] Dubbed as “Interactive Ball (I-Ball)”, the researchers equipped the ball with motion sensors, speakers and a tiny UQ-developed controller that can be prearranged for each player.
[3] The I-Ball is such an exciting technology and it’s been highly recognized by the Ian Potter Foundation and the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology advancement office.
Source: http://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2015/01/robotic-soccer-ball-set-make-sport-more-accessible
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