Technology is changing the world one app at a time. There are many firms and startups around the world working to improve people’s lives, especially the lives of the disabled. Recently we saw IBM is developing an AI suitcase that will guide the visually impaired. Now, there is a new GPS app that aims to help the visually impaired navigate using a voice assistant.
Now, Lazarillo is basically a voice-guided app that uses mapped data in the app’s server to guide the visually impaired user. When using the app, the integrated voice assistant will tell the user about the surrounding area. It can also tell the user about nearby shops and public areas that are there in the database.
The app can obviously work outdoors. However, the most unique feature of the app is that it can also work in indoor areas. It works by using the navigation features with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This is truly a game-changer for the blind population as it will help them to navigate any unknown indoor area – be it an office or a mall. They can use the app’s voice-guided feature to find specific shops, entrances, exits and much more, given that the indoor area is already mapped in the app’s database.
