Japan: They create software that prints 3D maps for blind people – T13.cl

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Sat, 27/09/2014 – 10:28

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(Photo: EFE)! These maps cost about $ 600 Chilean pesos and printed reliefs have roughly an inch in height so that they can be easily detected with the fingers.

The mapping authorities of Japan have announced the creation of a software that lets you download data internet and produce a 3D printer, maps of the entire geography of the country, ideal for blind people.

These maps cost about 150 yen (about $ 600 Chilean pesos) and reliefs printer prints about one millimeter in height so that they can be easily detected with fingers as entered in Emol.

A professor of Niigata University involved in the creation of software He explained that in addition are achieved introduce topographical features such as slopes or hills, these maps could be used in courses for blind focused on emergency and evacuation in case of earthquake or tsunami.

According to the information provided, once the software is completed, all cartographic data from Japan to create these maps will be available online.