Why Hasn't AI Changed the World Yet?
–Journal of Petroleum Technology
When Kursat Ceylan, who is blind, was trying to find his way to a hotel, he used an app on his phone for directions but also had to hold his cane and pull his luggage. He ended up walking into a pole, cutting his forehead. This inspired him to develop, along with a partner, Wewalk--a cane equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) that detects objects above chest level and pairs with apps including Google Maps and Amazon's Alexa so the user can ask questions. Jean Marc Feghali, who helped to develop the product, also has an eye condition. In his case, his vision is severely impaired when the light is not good.
Journal of Petroleum Technology
January, 2021
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