AIIMS Distributes AI-Enabled Glasses to Support Visually Impaired Individuals
AIIMS hands out AI-enabled glasses to 40 visually impaired people
Hindustan Times
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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has distributed AI-enabled glasses to 40 visually impaired individuals, including 32 children and eight teachers, to enhance their independence through audio guidance. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Rotary District 3012 and others, aims to improve the quality of life for visually impaired individuals in Delhi.
- 01AIIMS distributed AI-enabled glasses to 40 visually impaired individuals.
- 02The glasses provide real-time audio guidance for navigating their surroundings.
- 03Each device costs approximately βΉ35,000 but is provided free of charge.
- 04The initiative is part of a broader program supporting nearly 1,500 visually impaired students.
- 05User training and ongoing support are integral to the program's success.
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On Wednesday, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) distributed AI-enabled wearable glasses to 40 visually impaired individuals, including 32 children and eight teachers. These glasses, developed in collaboration with Rotary District 3012, SHG Technologies, and Vision Aid, translate visual cues into real-time audio guidance, featuring capabilities such as text-to-speech reading, facial and object recognition, obstacle detection, and navigation assistance. The initiative aims to help users engage more independently with their environment. Beneficiaries were selected from specialized schools for the blind in Delhi and patients from low-vision and rehabilitation clinics at AIIMS. Prior to distribution, recipients undergo a day-long training session on using the devices. Each unit costs around βΉ35,000 but is provided free of charge. The program is part of a larger effort to support nearly 1,500 visually impaired students across the Delhi-NCR region, with plans to expand its reach further. Feedback from users will be collected to enhance the technology's effectiveness.
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This initiative enhances the independence of visually impaired individuals, allowing them to navigate their surroundings more effectively and engage in education and employment opportunities.
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