New wearable AI device could help blind people navigate independently

People with visual impairment often face major challenges in everyday life when it comes to moving safely in an unknown environment. A new navigation system, developed jointly by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, now promises significant relief. The solution is based on artificial intelligence and a sophisticated interplay of camera monitoring, image analysis and haptic feedback (via pr…

New wearable AI device could help blind people navigate independently

A new wearable device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is making it easier for blind and partially sighted people to move around safely. The system, described in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence, helps users detect obstacles and find clear paths using sound and gentle vibrations. For people who are blind or have low vision, getting […] The post New wearable AI device could help blind people navigate independently appeared first on …