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Teen builds AI navigation glasses for blind after grandmother lost her sight

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Seventeen-year-old Alexander Du has developed an AI-powered wearable device called IRIS to help visually impaired people navigate independently. The device uses vibration feedback to alert users to obstacles in their path, offering a more affordable option compared to existing commercial smart glasses. Du was motivated by his grandmother's loss of vision, which inspired him to find a practical solution for the visually impaired community. He has already built 170 units of the device and was recognized for his work at a ceremony held at the White House. Du aims to scale up production and make IRIS accessible to visually impaired individuals across the world.

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