The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is partnering with technology start-up Aira to help mainstream the company's visual descriptor service, which aims to help those who are blind or visually impaired become more mobile and independent.
Aira's system reportedly uses a small camera and series of sensors mounted to a pair of smartglasses. When activated, the device live streams images to a trained staff of remote human agents who then describe to the user what the camera lens is seeing.
Founded in 2015, today the first 200 Aira users reportedly use agents via smart devices to navigate city streets, transportation, shopping, sports, entertainment and travel. With AFB's assistance, Aira hopes to expand its service to people who are blind or visually impaired across the United States. It is currently accepting new signups for its Pioneer program and more information can be found at www.aira.io.
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Source: American Foundation for the Blind