Microsoft's 'Seeing AI' is a new development that's proving that artificial intelligence has a purpose that extends past entertainment value.
'Seeing AI' is a smartphone connected tool that aims to help those with visual impairments navigate their surroundings with a little more ease. The update features "talking camera" technology, which can read and interpret surroundings translating them in real-time for the user. Listed features include: scanning and reading documents, detecting what bills the user has in their hand and reading bar codes to interpreting what product the user is holding. However, the true innovation of this software lies within its learning ability -- Microsoft claims 'Seeing AI' will have the ability to learn the faces of frequently seen people, and read their expressions while attempting to describe the user's surroundings.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Artificial Intelligence for Visual Impairment
- Microsoft's 'Seeing AI' showcases the potential of AI to help visually impaired individuals navigate their surroundings.
- Real-time Object Recognition
- The 'talking camera' technology in 'Seeing AI' allows for real-time scanning and interpretation of documents, barcodes, and other objects.
- Learning Ability in Assistive Technology
- The learning ability of 'Seeing AI' enables it to recognize and describe frequently seen people and their expressions.
Where This Applies
- Assistive Technology
- The development of 'Seeing AI' highlights the potential for AI in creating innovative solutions for individuals with visual impairments.
- Mobile App Development
- The 'Seeing AI' app demonstrates the possibilities for integrating cutting-edge technology like AI into mobile applications.
- Accessibility and Inclusion
- The 'Seeing AI' technology contributes to the advancement of accessibility and inclusion efforts for people with visual impairments.
