A Kazakh schoolboy has invented a cap for visually impaired
persons. Leonid Naprasny, a ninth grader from Kostanai, designed the smart cap
to serve as an essential aid for people with disabilities, helping them
navigate the city. The cap is equipped with cameras and sensors that scan the
surroundings, while built-in artificial intelligence analyzes the data in real
time, providing voice prompts to notify users of any barriers and changes in
the landscape. The device can also be enhanced with GPS and connected to a
smartphone, enabling voice notifications about the weather and current events.
The young inventor plans to collaborate with organizations to bring the device
into mass production.
«In the future, we plan to add a feature that allows the
Arduino to connect with a hearing aid, providing information directly to those
with hearing challenges. Additionally, if a person is unable to move
independently—such as when using a wheelchair or a cane—artificial intelligence
will be integrated to assist in recognizing objects, obstacles, and approaching
vehicles,» Naprasny shared.
Web-editor: Гайни Жумабек
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