Jyoti AI Vision Glasses, AI-powered assistive technologies launched to aid visually impaired

The Blind Relief Association, in collaboration with Torchit Electronics Pvt. Ltd., launched a range of AI-powered assistive technologies, including Wireless Jyoti AI Vision Glasses and Advanced Foldable Smart White Cane, to enhance accessibility, inclusive education, and independent living for persons with visual impairments.  Jyoti AI Web, EnableMart Experience & Resource Center, and the EnableMart Assistive Technology Resource Book were also launched for Dvyangjan.

Inaugurating the event, Manmeet Kaur Nanda, Additional Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, said that assistive technology is key to education, employment, mobility, and dignity, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting AI-enabled assistive technologies through the upcoming Divyang Sahara Yojana and the vision of the Purple Economy.

Dr Suraj Senjam, Professor, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, stressed the need for affordable ‘Make in India’ assistive technologies and highlighted AIIMS’ collaboration with Torchit in conducting user evaluations to further improve AI-based solutions for persons with visual impairments.