lumo AI smart glasses connect perception, memory, and accessibility
Lumo is an AI-powered wearable project designed to assist people with low vision by providing adaptive visual guidance and a 'Living Memory' feature. The system aims to augment existing visual perception rather than replace it.
Why it matters
This project represents a human-centric approach to AI, focusing on accessibility and the integration of technology into the daily lives of those with visual impairments.
Designed by Yue Fan, Lumo explores how AI -powered wearables can support people with low vision through adaptive visual guidance and context-aware assistance. The project combines smart glasses with a mobile companion app to help users locate objects, interpret their surroundings, and retain information encountered throughout daily activities. Rather than replacing vision, the system is designed to work with each user's remaining visual abilities, adapting its guidance to conditions including central vision loss, peripheral vision loss, and blurred vision.
Alongside visual assistance, Lumo introduces Living Memory, a system that records and organizes information gathered through everyday interactions. Objects, locations, conversations, personal preferences, and recurring activities are stored as contextual references that can later be retrieved. As this information accumulates, the system supports users in relocating personal belongings, recalling previous experiences, and navigating familiar environments through an evolving record of daily life.
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