Orbit Writer-Portable, The Orbit Writer is the ultimate solution for blind and visually impaired users who need a fast, quiet, and efficient way to type on smartphones, tablets, and computers. Weighing only 90 grams—less than most smartphones—it fits easily into a pocket or purse for on-the-go productivity.
Key Features: Ergonomic Braille Input: Features a high-quality, 8-key Perkins-style Braille keyboard with scissors keys that provide a smooth, quiet, and tactile typing experience.
Complete Device Control: Includes a navigation cursor pad with 4-way arrow keys and a select key, allowing you to browse the web, send emails, and navigate apps without touch gestures.
Multi-Device Connectivity: Seamlessly connect to up to 5 Bluetooth devices and 1 USB device simultaneously. Switch between your phone and laptop instantly with simple hotkey combinations.
Wide Compatibility: Works out of the box with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Fire OS, and Linux.
Haptic Feedback: Provides vibration (haptic) pulses for status indications like battery levels, connection status, and power.
Long-Lasting Battery: Enjoy over 3 days of operation on a single charge. The fast charging battery reaches full capacity in under 2 hours via the included micro-USB cable.
Demo-Orbit Reader 20 Plus Braille Display Book Reader and Note-taker.
The Orbit Reader 20 Plus is the world’s most affordable Refreshable Braille Display. It is a unique 3-in-1 device and serves as a self-contained book reader, a note-taker and as a braille display by connecting to a computer or smartphone via USB or Bluetooth.
Equipped with a 20-cell 8-dot display, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus is based on revolutionary braille cell technology developed by Orbit Research. The breakthrough technology uses mainstream components and manufacturing processes to enable unique, signage-quality, refreshable braille at a fraction of the cost of the piezoelectric technology used in braille cells to date.
When used as a standalone reader, it enables the user to read any file from the SD card. These could be BRF and BRL formatted books, text files or files in any format. This allows students, especially in developing countries, to have content loaded onto the SD card by teachers and use the unit without any live connectivity to a computer or the internet. The reader has features for easy navigation, bookmark insertion and editing, folder browsing, etc.
Orbit Reader QWERTY +Braille Display Device 20 or 40 Cell Note Taker
This advanced Braille device combines the convenience of QWERTY and Braille in one compact unit, featuring signage-quality True Braille™ cells and 20 eight-dot refreshable Braille cells. It includes a full-size, high-quality QWERTY keyboard with sculpted keys—78 in total—featuring 12 Function Keys and an inverted-T arrow key configuration.
Designed for seamless compatibility with both Windows and Mac computers, it also offers cursor-routing buttons and configurable thumb keys for intuitive navigation. The device can be used as a standalone note taker or connected via USB or Bluetooth to multiple computers or mobile devices.
Orbit Reader QWERTY +Braille Display Device 20 or 40 Cell Note Taker
Users can read books from SD Cards or USB flash drives in Book-Reader Mode, take notes and edit files in Note-Taker Mode, and connect to up to six devices simultaneously in Braille Display Mode. It supports all major screen readers, including JAWS, NVDA, Voice Over, TalkBack, Fire OS, Chrome OS, and Linux.
With onboard forward and backward translation in over 70 languages, built-in apps such as a clock, alarm, calendar, and calculator, and responsive audio and haptic feedback, this device offers both power and accessibility.
Additional features include USB-A and USB-C ports, an SD Card slot, a fast-charging long-life battery, and a compact, durable design weighing just 1.9 lbs (870 g) and measuring 11.7 × 7.5 × 1.3 in (29.6 × 19 × 3.3 cm).
Orbit Reader 20 Plus braille display. The Orbit Reader 20 Plus is the world’s most affordable Refreshable Braille Display. It is a unique 3-in-1 device and serves as a self-contained book reader, a note-taker and as a braille display by connecting to a computer or smartphone via USB or Bluetooth.
Equipped with a 20-cell 8-dot display, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus is based on revolutionary braille cell technology developed by Orbit Research. The breakthrough technology uses mainstream components and manufacturing processes to enable unique, signage-quality, refreshable braille at a fraction of the cost of the piezoelectric technology used in braille cells to date.
When used as a standalone reader, it enables the user to read any file from the SD card. These could be BRF and BRL formatted books, text files or files in any format. This allows students, especially in developing countries, to have content loaded on to the SD card by teachers and use the unit without any live connectivity to a computer or the internet. The reader has features for easy navigation, bookmark insertion and editing, folder browsing, etc.
Orbit Research braille displays and notetakers are the focus of this collection, bringing together advanced Orbit Braille Products that support people who are blind or visually impaired in education, work, and daily life. Within this curated range, you will find Orbit Braille Products built around innovative refreshable Braille technology, designed to deliver crisp, tactile output at a fraction of the cost of many traditional solutions. These Orbit Braille Products are assembled to make it simple to compare options and choose the right fit for your unique requirements.
Orbit Braille Products emphasize affordability without sacrificing reliability or performance, helping to make braille more widely available in classrooms, professional environments, and at home. Many users depend on Orbit Research braille displays and notetakers to read, write, study, and manage information independently. Consistent tactile quality, intuitive controls, and familiar workflows support efficient braille use across a wide range of tasks, from note-taking and document review to testing and long-form reading.
Benefits of Orbit Braille Products
Affordable access: Refreshable Braille technology that supports broader access to literacy, information, and communication.
Reliability: Engineered for daily use by students, professionals, and lifelong learners who require dependable devices.
Cutting-edge accessibility: Designed specifically to serve blind and visually impaired users with modern, refreshable braille output.
This collection makes it easier to compare Orbit Research braille displays and notetakers side by side, so you can evaluate how different models may align with your existing technology, software, and learning or productivity goals. Whether you are outfitting a classroom, updating workplace accommodations, or enhancing independent living, Orbit Braille Products are created to support confident, independent braille use.
As you explore, think about how Orbit Research braille displays and notetakers will integrate into your current setup, including computers, mobile devices, and mainstream software. Selecting the right combination can streamline reading and note-taking, reduce barriers in education and employment, and help promote greater independence at home and on the go.
FAQ
Are Orbit Braille Products suitable for students? Yes, many Orbit Braille Products are well-suited to classroom use, supporting braille literacy, everyday study, and testing needs for learners who are blind or visually impaired.
Can these products be used at work and at home? Orbit Research braille displays and notetakers are versatile enough for professional tasks as well as personal reading, organization, and communication at home.
What makes the technology cutting-edge? The focus is on innovative refreshable Braille technology that delivers crisp tactile output and helps lower long-term costs while maintaining quality and reliability for regular use.
