It all started with moments shared with Arlette, 91 years old, who became blind. I witnessed firsthand the gradual isolation caused by visual impairment and sight loss in the elderly.
"I saw Arlette take shrimp out of the freezer thinking they were carrots. I saw the anguish of losing a tangerine on the floor without being able to find it."
For a month, I tested every existing device. The verdict was clear:
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Standard mobile apps for the blind
Soulless robotic voices, visual interfaces impossible to use for a blind person, and mandatory subscriptions before even testing. -
OCR reading machines for the visually impaired
Bulky objects cluttering the kitchens of visually impaired people, slow, and no ability to "discuss" with the document. -
Smart glasses like OrCam for the blind
A $1,500 investment obsolete in 4 years, with paid updates. A barrier to accessibility for the blind.
Lumyeye is that promise: an AI visual assistant for the blind and visually impaired, cutting-edge technology that fades into the background to make way for voice, dialogue, and restored independence.