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Next-gen AI glasses help blind navigate freely without canes or guide dogs
Romanian startup .lumen is transforming mobility for the visually impaired with innovative glasses that combine self-driving technology and haptic guidance to replicate the essential functions of a guide dog.
Bojan Stojkovski
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.lumen’s AI-powered glasses
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Romanian startup .lumen is revolutionizing mobility for the visually impaired with its cutting-edge glasses that integrate self-driving technology to mimic the core functions of a guide dog.
The company, founded in 2020 by Cornel Amariei, aims to provide a scalable solution to a global problem. While guide dogs are effective, their $0.5 billion training cost and annual production of just 2,000 dogs fall far short of addressing the needs of over 300 million visually impaired individuals worldwide.
Leveraging autonomous driving technology
Amariei’s motivation stems from his family background, where all members except himself have disabilities. This deeply personal connection inspired him [...]