Tag: visually impaired
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NUS Team Unveils AI Headset to Help Visually Impaired Commuters and Shoppers
Introduction: A Smart Assistive Device for Everyday Challenges In a country known for its efficient public transportation and vibrant street life, a group of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) is turning everyday challenges for visually impaired people into manageable tasks. The team has developed an artificial intelligence headset designed to help users…
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NUS Unveils AI Headset to Help Visually Impaired Navigate Singapore
Overview In a stride toward greater independence for people with visual impairments, a team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed an AI headset designed to assist users during daily activities such as commuting and shopping. The headset uses advanced on-device processing to recognize routes, read surrounding objects, and provide spoken guidance, helping…
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Guiding Light: Sam Ruthe Helps Visually Impaired Tamahau Hicks Shine at Colgate Games
Support in Motion: A New Model for Guide Running In a field of young athletes, one pair stood out for their quiet courage and seamless teamwork. Sam Ruthe, an accomplished sprint coach and current standout in the athletics circuit, took on a guiding role for visually impaired sprinter Tamahau Hicks during the Colgate Games. Hicks,…
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Athletics Prodigy Sam Ruthe Helps Visually Impaired Tamahau Hicks at Colgate Games
Colgate Games Highlight: A Moment of Mentorship and Courage The Colgate Games, a cornerstone of junior athletics in New Zealand, provided a powerful moment this year as a young prodigy stepped into a mentorship role that underscored the sport’s inclusive spirit. Sam Ruthe, an emerging force in sprinting, paired with visually impaired athlete Tamahau Hicks…
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Colgate Games spotlight: Sam Ruthe guides visually impaired Tamahau Hicks
Inspiring collaboration at the Colgate Games The Colgate Games recently highlighted a powerful example of teamwork, resilience, and inclusion in track athletics. At the heart of the action was Sam Ruthe, an accomplished athlete and guide, who supported visually impaired sprinter Tamahau Hicks. Hicks competes for Te Aroha Athletics Club and Achilles Tauranga Moana, and…