AI-empowered smart glasses will revolutionize lives and free visually impaired people from helplessness. It can be used for daily activities, detection of individuals, alert the user in case of vehicle approach, and guide about navigation to avoid accidents. It has been developed as a collaborative product of Meta and Raybon. This particular solution is meant for the students and professionals as well because advanced technology is made reachable through this product. The product was launched four months ago. It has become available in Europe and America. Very soon, this product is going to release in India.
Even with their abilities, visually impaired people face a lot of barriers in education and professional settings. Computers and smartphones have replaced the old reliance on Braille. Smart glasses take accessibility a step further. Meta's research team has incorporated cutting-edge software, 12 MP cameras, and sensors into these glasses. Activated through touch, they connect to smartphones, enabling features such as:
The glasses were tested with 300 blind students at Meta headquarters in California. The response they received was highly positive. The reports stated that the same glasses would sell around ₹50,000 in Indian currency. It was relatively cheaper compared to the ones developed earlier by an Israeli research team.
US customers report high benefits, mentioning that the smart glasses were quite functional and convenient to use. "Soon Google will also launch similar smart glasses, making it easily accessible," said Dr. Annavaram, Assistant Professor from HCU. He feels that, soon life will become easier for the visually impaired, while greater independence and inclusion doors will open up.
