A Romanian company has developed an AI device that works like a guide dog. This will be a significant advancement in assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired.
Cornel Amariei, the founder and CEO of .lumen, based in Rome, invented these smart glasses. This idea was born from his personal experience growing up in a family with disabilities.
.lumen glasses use advanced AI and robotics technology to identify barriers and provide safe walking paths for users. This will be a versatile alternative for guide dogs.
These smart glasses assist blind, visually impaired, and individuals with limited mobility or balance problems in a wide range of circumstances.
Understanding how these smart glasses function
Visual sensors integrated into these glasses continuously scan the surroundings, and the AI model identifies obstacles on the ground using the data. This system identifies the safe walking path 100 times per second and provides accurate guidance.
.lumen glasses use haptic and auditory methods to communicate with the users that help them to identify the surroundings without the need for physical contact.
Core Benefits
These glasses provide real-time guidance to the wearer to walk more safely with confidence. It identifies barriers above and below ground levels.
Unlike guide dogs, .lumen glasses are affordable and provide greater independence. It is tested for flexibility and can fit 80% adult head sizes.
These glasses can adapt to the ongoing software updates, which can enhance the functionality. Compared to the high-cost solutions, .lumen glasses provide a more affordable and scalable solution.
To sum it up, Cornel Amariei developed an AI device that works like a guide dog. This represents a groundbreaking step in assistive technology.
.lumen glasses offer a cost-effective and innovative alternative to guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired, enhancing their independence and safety through advanced AI and real-time guidance.
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