wearable necklace pendant aids visually impaired bus commuters
A team of students in Singapore is developing a wearable smart pendant to assist visually impaired commuters in navigating the bus system. The device uses cameras and sensors to identify bus numbers and provide audio alerts, building upon their previous mobile app technology.
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This demonstrates how accessible technology and AI can improve urban mobility and independence for individuals with disabilities.
The wearable pendant comes with specialised cameras and sensors that help users with visual impairment better navigate the bus system.
Listen Summarise A team is developing a smart pendant to help commuters with visual impairment identify and get audio alerts for arriving buses, improving on their existing Oculis iPhone app. The pendant will use cameras and sensors for hands-free navigation. The device aims to enhance travel independence but an expert stresses it should complement, not replace, accessible public transport infrastructure and services. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Commuters with visual impairment could soon be able to use a necklace pendant that can identify and read out bus service numbers , making it easier for them to travel by bus.
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