FOCB’S Assistive Technology teacher, Jason Goldfield, conducted an informative workshop and demonstration last Tuesday, July 28, on the EchoVision AI glasses, with the company donating a pair for his use.
The new glasses are use a built-in camera and artificial intelligence to see the world for you. Per their website:
“Battery life is around 6 hours (improving in production models). Early access/pre-order pricing starts around $450–$600 range, with shipments already going to U.S./Canada early adopters.
The device identifies objects, people, and text in your environment and describes them to you through a clear, natural voice. Designed with the look of everyday eyewear, it provides a discreet and hands-free way to gather information about your surroundings.
It runs on-device AI (with Qualcomm Snapdragon) for low-latency scene descriptions, OCR/text reading with positioning cues, people/face descriptions (detailed and non-censored, unlike some general-purpose AI glasses), photo/video capture, and more.
The glasses are helping many users to see and become more independent. They offer true hands-free independence. There is no need to hold a phone or scanner. Users get proactive, detailed AI narration of the world around them — kitchens, streets, festivals, furniture assembly — plus fast OCR that reads faster than traditional scanners. Testimonials show people assembling chairs, navigating music festivals, reading their own mail for the first time, and working independently without sighted help.”
Link to website
https://agiga.ai/products/echovision-pioneer-edition
