Blind woman gets smart glasses that read menus, signs aloud
Jordan Reiche, a 33-year-old from Tampa who's been legally blind since age 12, just got a pair of Ray-Ban AI Wayfarers, thanks to Dogs Inc., a nonprofit that connects guide dogs with visually impaired people.
Even with only 5% vision left, Jordan can now do things like read her mail and check expiration dates more easily.
The glasses pack a 12MP camera and 5 microphones
These smart glasses pack a 12MP camera, 5 microphones, open-ear speakers, and Bluetooth.
When paired with a phone, they use Meta AI to identify objects and colors or read signs and menus out loud.
For Jordan, they're the perfect sidekick to her guide dog Blue, helping her navigate everyday life and even travel.
Dogs Inc. may distribute additional units to other visually impaired people
Dogs Inc. isn't stopping at just one person: they provided Reiche a pair through a pilot program and may distribute additional units to other visually impaired people.
The program is intended to help visually impaired people with everyday tasks, such as reading mail and checking expiration dates.