According to the company, the wearable smart glasses with both vision enhancement and assistance will be introduced at the American Retina Forum National Meeting

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Eyedaptic unveiled its latest breakthrough, the EYE6 with Ivy, a wearable vision aid that both enhances vision and provides an artificial intelligence (AI) powered visual assistant.

According to a news release, the company’s EYE6 has a range of features, including Ivy, an interactive visual assistant to help and empower individuals with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other retinal disorders that cause vision loss.¹

The company noted its EYE6 with Ivy will be introduced at the American Retina Forum National Meeting, taking place on August 7, 2024, in Carlsbad, California.

More than 250 million people globally are affected by retinal diseases that cause vision loss. The EYE6 with Ivy leverages advanced multimodal generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) to visualize and interpret real-time information for users, helping to improve their daily living experiences and independence.¹

According to the news release, 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. Ivy is fluent in 99 languages and adapts dynamically to diverse environments, providing customized visual augmentation that aligns with each individual’s needs.

"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,” Jay Cormier, CEO and founder of Eyedaptic said in the news release. “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.”

EYE6 features

3-ounce Smart Glasses in a comfortable wearable format for extended use
Visual Assistant, Ivy, fluent in 99 languages
Easily and remotely upgradeable on the EYE5 platform with a low monthly subscription
All the same vision enhancing features of the EYE5 with a simple User Interface
Full High Definition 1080p resolution micro displays for the highest image quality

Mitul Mehta, MD, chief medical officer of Eyedaptic, pointed out in the news release the importance of the implementation and integration of AI in visual assistive devices.

“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,” Mehta said. “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.”

The American Retina Forum is hosting its Fourth National Meeting with membership who are cutting-edge retina specialists that want to provide the best care for their patients.

“Since founding the American Retina Forum we have always proven to be the place where exciting novel technology is welcomed,” Hemang Pandya, MD, founder of the American Retina Forum, concluded in the news release. “We are pleased to host the unveiling of this newest GenAI technology for the visually impaired."

Reference:

Eyedaptic Unveils EYE6 with Ivy, A New AI Powered Visual Assistant for Individuals with Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Other Retinal Disorders. Businesswire. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240805261469/en/Eyedaptic-Unveils-EYE6-with-Ivy-A-New-AI-Powered-Visual-Assistant-for-Individuals-with-Age-Related-Macular-Degeneration-and-Other-Retinal-Disorders