Meet Alexander Du, the 17-year-old Sewickley student who built $170 AI-powered glasses to help visually impaired users navigate after his grandmother lost her sight

Meet Alexander Du, the 17-year-old Sewickley student who built $170 AI-powered glasses to help visually impaired users navigate after his grandmother lost her sight

Seventeen-year-old Alexander Du has made waves with his creation, IRIS, an AI-powered wearable aimed at aiding the visually impaired. This device uses vibration technology to assist users in navigation and obstacle detection, providing a cost-effective alternative to pricey commercial smart glasses. His remarkable efforts were acknowledged in a ceremony at the White House, as he aspires to expand IRIS's reach to countless individuals worldwide.