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Harvard Researchers Create AI for Visually Impaired Navigation
Researchers at Harvard University have developed an AI-based application to help the blind and visually impaired navigate safely and avoid obstacles. The app is called "Mobilio" and utilizes the phone's camera, GPS system, motion sensors, and, when available, a LiDAR sensor to guide users through auditory instructions that adapt to their surroundings. Initial tests showed that the app helped users complete outdoor routes 13% faster compared to using Google Maps with a white cane, and reduced indoor obstacle collisions by 41%. The app continuously assesses the environment to improve navigation and leverages computer vision technology to handle various road elements, providing ongoing assistance to pedestrians with visual impairments.
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