New assistive glasses launched for UK residents with sight loss

Visually impaired computer scientist and engineer David Sikharulidze has developed innovative assistive glasses designed to support blind and partially sighted individuals. All Things Business reported that the device aims to assist the more than two million people in the United Kingdom currently affected by sight loss. [1]

According to All Things Business, the technology relies on microphones to capture voice commands and speakers to deliver clear spoken feedback to the user. The device also features a vibration motor or buzzer that provides haptic alerts, which are particularly helpful when operating in noisy environments. [1]

All interactions with the glasses are built to be hands-free through simple button presses and spoken commands. All Things Business reported that the founder created the device based on his own lived experience to provide a powerful, rigorously tested tool for the visually impaired community. [1]