Top of page
Sports

Russian tech lab creates “smart” ball for football players with vision disabilities

blind people playing football
Photo: So-Unity

Sensor-Tech laboratory in Russia has developed a ball that features continuous sound for football players with vision disabilities.

With grant support from the Vinchel Foundation, this “smart” ball’s constant sound allows athletes to locate it easily during the game. The ball emits noise both during movement and when at a complete stop.

The continuity of sound is generated by electric motors, a microcontroller and angular velocity sensor.  The “smart” ball can be used up to 3 hours and it charges wirelessly.

Sports teams with players with vision disabilities and representatives of rehabilitation, physical culture and sports centers can now register for test training sessions with a “smart” ball by emailing or telephoning the Sensor-Tech laboratory.

The pre-order of balls for permanent use is also available.

For more information, visit www.sensor-tech.ru

You might also like

opening ceremony of the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics opening ceremony of the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics

Deaflympics open in Tokyo, marking historic first for Japan

Tokyo marked a milestone on Saturday with the opening ceremony…

A young girl sits in a park, working on her laptop, surrounded by nature. Her colorful outfit and appearance reflect her energy and optimism. With a prosthetic leg, she proves that disability is no barrier to connecting with nature and embracing digitalization. This photo captures the harmony of technology, youth, and the outdoors—a powerful image of resilience and progress. A young girl sits in a park, working on her laptop, surrounded by nature. Her colorful outfit and appearance reflect her energy and optimism. With a prosthetic leg, she proves that disability is no barrier to connecting with nature and embracing digitalization. This photo captures the harmony of technology, youth, and the outdoors—a powerful image of resilience and progress.

Azerbaijan’s digital shift in disability assessments and payments

For years, people with disabilities in Azerbaijan carried a double…

Group Photo Group Photo

WHO launches training to expand access to assistive technology in Azerbaijan

The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Azerbaijan, together…

Report calls for urgent action on neurotechnology and human rights

The Australian Human Rights Commission has released its report, ‘Peace…