17-year-old Alexander Du builds $170 AI glasses to help visually impaired people navigate independently
- 17-year-old Alexander Du built IRIS, $170 AI-powered glasses that help visually impaired users navigate and avoid obstacles.
- Du was inspired to create the device after watching his grandmother struggle with losing her sight and mobility.
- IRIS maps surroundings in 3D and uses vibrations to guide users around obstacles, while working offline.
- The glasses cost a fraction of similar commercial devices, which can cost over $6,000, and won Du national recognition.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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