Vidi Labs director Thurzo Bose came up with the idea for Seekr in 2020, inspired by the challenges faced by his visually impaired grandfather. The matchbox-sized device can be attached to clothing or held in your hand.
Seekr is equipped with a depth sensor camera, a microprocessor, a battery and a Bluetooth module that connects to a smartphone application. Voice commands transmit information through a Bluetooth headset. Users can choose from four AI-powered modes: Scene mode provides contextual descriptions, Depth mode helps “cover” an object, Supermarket mode identifies products, and Text mode reads text aloud from signs or packaging.
Seekr’s price is around $770, including a one-year subscription to the app. However, it is not available for purchase yet.
Source: Ferra
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