US-based vision-enhancement technology provider Eyedaptic has introduced its new-generation smart glasses offering, EYE6 with Ivy.
EYE6 comes with advanced features, including an interactive visual assistant, dubbed Ivy.
It is designed to enhance vision for people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other retinal disorders that cause vision loss.
The EYE6 with Ivy leverages advanced multimodal generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) to visualise and interpret real-time information for users.
The wearable vision device helps improve daily living experiences and independence for its users.
Eyedaptic said that its EYE6 is the only wearable vision aid that both enhances vision and provides an artificial intelligence (AI) powered visual assistant.
Eyedaptic founder and CEO Jay Cormier said: “Our commitment to innovation is evident in Ivy’s development, combining state-of-the-art machine learning with user-centric design that redefines how individuals with visual impairments interact with their surroundings.
“As we continue to push boundaries in visual assistive technology, The EYE6 with Ivy represents a culmination of our team’s dedication and expertise, and we are excited to introduce this advanced, wearable vision aid to eye care specialists and their patients.”
Eyedaptic said that the new-gen EYE6 with Ivy builds on its predecessor and provides visual assistance combined with vision enhancement to provide a seamless user experience.
The Ivy Visual Assistant can read text, describe a room, locate objects, and help users with other daily tasks and activities that otherwise may not have been possible due to their vision loss.
It is proficient in 99 languages and adjusts dynamically to diverse environments, providing customised visual augmentation that aligns with each individual’s needs.
Eyedaptic MD and chief medical officer Mitul Mehta said: “The implementation and integration of AI in visual assistive devices is truly groundbreaking.
“With the EYE6, individuals with vision impairments now have a visual assistant to help them do everyday tasks and activities that weren’t possible before.
“They can ask Ivy to read a page to them or describe a room. With Ivy, the possibilities are endless allowing individuals to remain independent and have a better quality of life.”
