IIT Kanpur Students Develop AI-Powered Smart Glasses 'Glimpse' for Low Vision

• IIT Kanpur students Abhishek Bhardwaj and Soumya developed 'Glimpse', AI-powered smart glasses for people with low vision.
• The glasses use AI to identify distant words and convert them into audio, helping users listen to what they cannot see clearly.
• Features include adjustable power, zoom, brightness, and contrast, making them beneficial for office workers, students, and the elderly.
• Priced at an estimated 25,000-30,000 INR, 'Glimpse' offers advanced features at a significantly lower cost than existing market alternatives (2-2.5 lakh INR).
• The project received a 50 lakh INR government grant, patent filed, and aims for an April-May market launch, potentially aiding 2.5 crore low-vision individuals in India.