Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Go-Karna: Assistive Learning Tool for Visually Impaired Students
Go-Karna is a special learning tool designed to help kids who can't see learn.
It uses sounds, braille, and things you can touch to help them understand.
It's like a special book and teacher all in one!
This device is being made by some smart people at IIT Madras Research Park and the Karna Vidya Foundation.
It will first teach English to students in grades 1 to 3.
They are planning to give it to schools for students who can't see, with the goal of making learning easier and more fun!
Go-Karna is an assistive learning tool for visually impaired students.
The device uses audio output, braille, and touch-and-feel elements.
It is being co-developed by IIT Madras Research Park and Karna Vidya Foundation.
The initial focus is on teaching English to Grades 1-3 students.
The target price is ₹10,000, with free distribution to government students via CSR.
- Who
- Co-developed by IIT Madras Research Park and Karna Vidya Foundation.
- What
- Go-Karna, an assistive learning tool for visually impaired students.
- When
- The device is still in its pilot stage, as of the article's publication date June 23, 2025.
- Where
- Being developed at IIT Madras Research Park.
- Why
- To make learning inclusive, engaging and effective for visually impaired students.
- Device Name
- Go-Karna
- Purpose
- Assistive learning for visually impaired students
- Developers
- IIT Madras Research Park and Karna Vidya Foundation
- Initial Focus
- English for Grades 1-3
- Key Features
- Audio output, braille, and touch-and-feel elements
- Target Price
- ₹10,000
- Distribution
- Free to government students via CSR