SEVA: an AI visual assistant on smart glasses for blind users

What the demo shows

SEVA (Speech Enabled Visual Assistant) is an AI application by Purview that runs on Vuzix smart glasses. It describes the world out loud to people who are blind or visually impaired, guides them as they move, and calls for help when needed. It is integrated with AIRA, which gives real-time audio feedback and guidance.

Who it is for

Blind and visually impaired people, and the organisations that support them, who want more independence in daily life.

How it works

The Vuzix glasses provide a hands-free display and audio. SEVA’s features fall into three groups.

Explore

Scene recognition: captures and describes the scene in front of the user.
Object detection: names nearby objects with their distance and direction.
Face recognition: records and describes faces, including expressions.
Navigation: gives directions along a path and warns of obstacles.

Experience

Count-for-Me: identifies and adds up international currency notes and coins.
Read-for-Me: reads text aloud and summarises the important points.
Talk-to-Me: answers questions through ChatGPT.

Empower

Call-my-Guide: connects to a remote agent for live video help, 24/7.
Fall detection: detects a fall and alerts close contacts.
Find-my-Device: makes the glasses play a sound from a phone app.
SOS: sends emergency alerts to contacts and authorities.

Where it is used

In everyday life: getting around, recognising people, handling money, reading and staying safe, all from one hands-free device. Talk to our team to see SEVA on Vuzix glasses.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is SEVA on Vuzix smart glasses?

SEVA (Speech Enabled Visual Assistant) is an AI application by Purview that runs on Vuzix smart glasses. It describes the world out loud to people who are blind or visually impaired, guides them as they move and calls for help when needed. It is integrated with AIRA, which gives real-time audio feedback and guidance.

How does SEVA help blind users understand their surroundings?

SEVA helps blind users understand their surroundings through its Explore features. Scene recognition describes the scene in front of the user, object detection names nearby objects with distance and direction, face recognition describes faces and expressions, and navigation gives directions along a path and warns of obstacles.

Can SEVA read text and count money for visually impaired people?

SEVA can read text and count money for visually impaired people. Read-for-Me reads text aloud and summarises the important points, and Count-for-Me identifies and adds up international currency notes and coins. Talk-to-Me also answers questions through ChatGPT, all through the hands-free Vuzix glasses.

What safety features does SEVA offer on Vuzix glasses?

SEVA offers several safety features on Vuzix glasses. Fall detection detects a fall and alerts close contacts, SOS sends emergency alerts to contacts and authorities, and Call-my-Guide connects to a remote agent for live video help 24/7. Find-my-Device makes the glasses play a sound from a phone app.

Who is SEVA on Vuzix smart glasses designed for?

SEVA on Vuzix smart glasses is designed for blind and visually impaired people, and the organisations that support them, who want more independence in daily life. It helps with getting around, recognising people, handling money, reading and staying safe from one hands-free device. Metaverse911 can arrange a demo of SEVA on Vuzix glasses.

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