Real-Time Descriptions of Surroundings for People Who Are Blind

October 10, 2024

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5-15 mins
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Presented by Michigan News

New software developed by a research team at the University of Michigan called WordScribe could soon make a world of color and texture more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. The tool uses generative AI language models to interpret the camera images and produce text and audio descriptions in real time to help users become aware of their surroundings more quickly. Learn more about WordScribe in this piece from Michigan News.

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