Ye olde AI spyglass-pup be givin' the blind a fresh shot at seein' the world! Arrr!
2024-05-28
Avast ye scallywags! Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson be unveilin' a marvel o' technology - RoboGuide! Aye, an AI guide dog fer them with poor sight, helpin' 'em navigate safely indoors. It be a sight to behold, me hearties! A true treasure fer the future, arrr!
Avast ye landlubbers! Picture a world where the blind be sailin' through public spaces with the help o' a chatty robotic matey, not a trusty parrot or a loyal dog. Arrr, this be the future that the scallywags at the University o' Glasgow be workin' towards with their RoboGuide project.In the workshops at Glasgow's James Watt School o' Engineering, a band o' experts be joinin' forces with swashbucklin' industry leaders and charitable organizations to craft an AI-powered, four-legged robot that be promisin' to transform mobility for the visually impaired.RoboGuide be armed with fancy sensors that be mappin' out spaces with precision. Its software allows it to learn and chart the best courses while avoidin' obstacles. And with its vast language model technology, it can chat with users, answerin' questions and givin' directions.The Hunterian Museum be the testin' grounds for RoboGuide, where volunteers from the Forth Valley Sensory Centre and RNIB Scotland be witnessin' firsthand how this technology could change their lives. As they explored the museum, RoboGuide be offerin' interactive spoken guidance, provin' its potential as a game-changer in assistive technology.Leadin' the charge be professor Muhammad Imran and Dr. Olaoluwa Popoola, whose passion for innovation matches their dedication to inclusivity. They, along with Dr. Wasim Ahmad, be not just makin' a product; they be creatin' a future where technology be servin' humanity, breakin' down barriers and fosterin' independence.As the RoboGuide project sails forward, it be clear that this be more than just about technology; it be about people. It be about harnessin' the power o' innovation to make a true difference in the lives of the 2.2 billion souls worldwide with sight loss. While currently in the prototype phase, RoboGuide be promisin' a world where the blind and partly sighted can stride out with confidence, guided by the friendly voice of a robot that be their eyes and their matey.For those with disabilities, what be some of the biggest challenges ye face in yer daily life that new technologies could help solve? Let us know by scribblin' us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.For more o' me tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to me free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by headin' to Cyberguy.com/Newsletter.Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories ye'd like us to cover.Follow Kurt on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:Copyright 2024 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.
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