Italian technology company iVision Tech has unveiled its latest innovation, the “iSee” smart glasses, aimed at improving mobility for visually impaired users outside the home.
The iSee glasses, developed with input from visually impaired users, detect obstacles up to 4 metres away and provide feedback via open-type MEMS speakers, which transmit audio alerts without blocking environmental sounds. Users can choose between vocal or acoustic signals, enabling personalised guidance while navigating streets, parks, or other outdoor spaces.
The glasses connect to smartphones using a Bluetooth Low Energy module, supporting audio functions including calls, music playback, and access to digital assistants. The connection also allows voice-guided setup, over-the-air updates, and environment-sensitive adjustments to audio output.
At the heart of the device is Insight SIP’s ISP2053-AX BLE module, a compact 8 x 8mm component based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF5340 chipset. The dual-core module integrates radio functions, data processing from ultrasound sensors, and audio output management, allowing the glasses to remain lightweight and energy-efficient.
According to Federico Fulchir, Project Manager at iVision, the module’s fully integrated design enabled the company to concentrate engineering efforts on user-specific features rather than core electronics.
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