Tactonom Reader Flex

The Tactonom Reader Flex is a portable, interactive learning tool designed for blind and visually impaired individuals. As the newest addition to the Tactonom family, it brings the power of tactile graphics and detailed audio descriptions into a compact, travel-friendly design. With access to over 2,300 free tactile graphics through the ProBlind database, it makes exploring complex 2D and 3D content easy—wherever you go.

The Tactonom Reader Flex, a portable assistive learning device, is shown from the front. It features a foldable camera arm, built-in speakers, and a tactile graphic display with a labeled diagram of a bacterium. The base has a row of tactile buttons for navigation and interaction.
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The Tactonom Reader Flex is lightweight, portable, and designed for seamless on-the-go use, making it the ideal tool for both inside and outside the classroom.

Tactonom Reader Flex folded in a protective bag with cables and all accessories.
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Independence

Independent access to graphical content without further assistance or help.

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Feel Every Detail

Explore 2D & 3D content in exceptional detail.

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Real-Time Audio

Instant, detailed descriptions of what the users are feeling.

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Navigation & Interaction

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

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Free Graphic database

More than 2,300 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.

I Want To Know More

The Tactonom Reader Flex allows blind and visually impaired users to explore the same content as sighted students. The camera tracks finger movements, providing real-time audio explanations.

With Tactonom Reader Flex, users can learn independently, participate equally in lessons, and review educational material at their own pace.

Coming Soon: The Smart Ruler & Smart Protractor – Precision Made Easy!

Audio-tactile graphics can be used alongside tools like the smart ruler and smart protractor, which automatically read out lengths and angles. 3D models and magnetic elements offer additional ways to engage with learning content.

A tactile smart ruler and smart protractor designed for visually impaired users. The ruler has raised markings and an adjustable slider, while the protractor features tactile notches and a rotating arm. Both have small markers for use with an assistive reading system.

Educational materials can be tailored to keep students engaged with interactive features like Q&A, multiple-choice quizzes, and fill-in-the-gap exercises.

Tactonom Reader Flex device with a sleek, foldable design placed next to its black carrying case. The device has a flat, grey base with tactile buttons on the front panel, a raised arm with a camera or sensor at the top, and integrated speakers for audio output. The carrying case features the 'Tactonom Reader Flex' logo in white and yellow text.

The ProBlind Free Database gives students access to the same educational materials as sighted peers. It allows free graphic downloads, easy editing, and automatic translation into multiple languages.

A set of six educational worksheets designed for visually impaired students, featuring various mathematical and geometric exercises. Each worksheet includes clear visual elements like shapes, diagrams, and structured layouts, along with QR codes for audio guidance. The worksheets cover topics such as addition exercises with numbers in boxes, calculation chains with connected nodes, pyramid-style number puzzles, triangle angle identification, multiplication/distribution visual aids using house-like diagrams, and basic shape recognition with contrasting patterns.
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Technical Specifications

Interface:

  • Backside: 2x USB-A, RJ45 LAC Socket
  • Frontside: 3.5mm Jack Socket

Wireless communication: WLAN 5 (802.11ac)

Storage capacity: 32GB

Volume: 60dB

Power Supply/power unit: Input 100 - 240V & Output 5V, 5A, 25W

Power consumption in W:

  • operation 10W
  • standby 0.3W
  • Maximum 25W

Dimensions in cm and weight in g:

  • Device Open: 40x43.5x40.5 cm, 3.180 g
  • Device folded in: 40x25x10.5 cm, 3.180 g
  • Carrying and protective bag closed: 49x36x13.5 cm, 1.100g
  • Power supply bag closed: 24x12x9 cm, 160g
  • Power supply unit without cable: 17x8.5x4 cm, 170g
  • Power supply inc. cable: 420g

Weight in kg:

  • Device 3.2kg
  • Power supply unit 0.188kg
  • Device with packaging 5.4kg

Operating conditions:

  • Operating Temperature: 10°C - 35°C
  • Storage Temperature: 10°C - 35°C
  • Relative Humidity: 5% - 95% non condensing

Housing: Acrylic glass

Safety Signs:

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