💡 AI Glasses to Help People with Dementia

The smart glasses from the British company CrossSense are designed specifically for people living with mild to moderate dementia. The AI helps them navigate their surroundings and independently manage daily tasks.

The frame is equipped with a camera, microphone, and speakers. The AI assistant recognizes objects in the user's field of view, names them and explains what to do next. It also warns of potential dangers, reads labels, and deciphers handwritten notes.

Gradually, the bot adapts to the user, helping them find the right words or ask questions to activate their memory. Family members or social workers can also connect to the system via the app.

🔍 In the company's internal tests, volunteers with dementia could correctly name only about half of household items without the glasses, but with them—82%. Moreover, even an hour later, they still successfully recognized 78% of the objects around them.

Testing is currently ongoing, and in 2027, the glasses are expected to go on sale for £1,000, plus an additional £50 per month for the subscription.

👍 Ultimately, the developers want their gadget to be accessible to everyone who needs it through the British National Health Service.

Should such gadgets be provided for free?

❤️ — Yes, of course!
🤔 — It's better to spend the money on medicine

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