AI-equipped backpack designed for the blind ‘speaks’ to provide users with directions

Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a wearable AI engine that can help visually impaired people navigate the world around them. Housed in a backpack, the system detects traffic signs, crosswalks, curbs and other common challenges, using a camera inside a vest jacket. Users receive audio directions and advisories from a Bluetooth-enabled earphone, … Read more