{"id":20964,"date":"2025-11-20T17:20:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scannn.com\/how-ai-glasses-are-empowering-people-with-disabilities\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T17:20:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:20:42","slug":"how-ai-glasses-are-empowering-people-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scannn.com\/lv\/how-ai-glasses-are-empowering-people-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"How AI Glasses Are Empowering People With Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re proud to build cutting-edge, wearable technology that empowers people with disabilities to perform daily tasks with more independence. Our AI glasses \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/news\/2025\/09\/ray-ban-meta-gen-2-better-battery-life-video-capture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ray-Ban Meta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/news\/2025\/09\/oakley-meta-vanguard-performance-ai-glasses-sports\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oakley Meta Vanguard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and Meta <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/news\/2025\/09\/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ray-Ban Display<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 allow for hands-free support so you can make phone calls, send text messages, translate speech, and capture photos and videos, all by the sound of your voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meta AI can also provide detailed descriptions of your environment and our Call a Volunteer feature, created in partnership with Be My Eyes, connects blind or low-vision individuals with volunteers who can describe what you\u2019re seeing and help you complete daily tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Capturing Moments Hands-Free<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Noah Currier, a Marine Corps veteran with quadriplegia and founder of Oscar Mike, a nonprofit that benefits injured and disabled veterans, said that taking voice-prompted photos and videos is \u201cchanging the game\u201d for physically disabled and vision-impaired people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_Noah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45920 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_Noah.jpg?resize=960%2C836\" alt=\"Photo of Noah Currier wearing Meta AI glasses\" width=\"960\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_Noah.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_Noah.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_Noah.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_Noah.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_Noah.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_Noah.jpg?w=1240 1240w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01_Noah.jpg?w=689 689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI\u2019m a wheelchair user and I\u2019m a quadriplegic, so my hands don\u2019t work. I probably have much fewer photos and videos in my phone than anybody else in the world. Being able to take photos and videos hands-free was incredible,\u201d he said. \u201cThe very first thing I did was take a picture of my baby when I got home, and it was awesome.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meta.com\/ai-glasses\/ray-ban-meta\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ray-Ban Meta glasses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> combine timeless style with innovative functionality. The hands-free camera and 3K Ultra HD video capture life\u2019s most important moments, and an open-ear audio player lets you stay engaged with your surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Sparking Creativity With Meta AI<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">James Rath, a filmmaker and content creator who is blind, incorporates Ray-Ban Meta and Meta AI in his workflow to capture first-person perspectives in outdoor settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02_James.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45921\" src=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02_James.jpg?resize=960%2C836\" alt=\"Photo of James Rath wearing Meta AI glasses with his guide dog, Hoagie\" width=\"960\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02_James.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02_James.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02_James.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02_James.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02_James.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02_James.jpg?w=1240 1240w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/02_James.jpg?w=689 689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI\u2019ll use them as more of my eyes. I\u2019ll ask the AI, \u2018is my setting set to the right ISO, to the right aperture?\u2019 Just [to] make sure my camera settings are what I believe and what I think I see,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen I\u2019m filming a scene I\u2019ll describe how I want it to look and ask the glasses if there\u2019s anything in the background I need to remove. That saves me a lot of time in post production.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> AI technology embedded in Meta\u2019s glasses also helps Rath check in on his guide dog, Hoagie. Rath can get feedback from Meta AI about what Hoagie is doing, or if he\u2019s looking for his leash or food bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Learning About the World Around You<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jezz Chung, a writer and performer who has ADHD and autism, said that the technology in Ray-Ban Meta glasses can give people with disabilities more autonomy in their lives. She said that taking photos and videos from her point of view can help others learn how she experiences the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_Jezz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45922\" src=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_Jezz.jpg?resize=960%2C836\" alt=\"Photo of Jezz Chung wearing Meta AI glasses\" width=\"960\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_Jezz.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_Jezz.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_Jezz.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_Jezz.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_Jezz.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_Jezz.jpg?w=1240 1240w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/03_Jezz.jpg?w=689 689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chung said that Ray-Ban Meta\u2019s AI capabilities will help her stay present in her environment whenever she\u2019s curious about what she sees, like an animal or nature, without having to use her phone. At a moment\u2019s notice, Chung said that she can take photos in order to find a cafe or identify a landmark, and avoid being distracted by her phone especially when she is with a friend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Reaching Your Fitness Goals<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our AI glasses can monitor your activity, keep track of your training, and help you get the most out of your workout when connected to a Garmin device. You can ask Meta AI how you\u2019re doing on your run or ride, or get updates on specific stats in real time, all hands- and screen-free so you can stay present while you train.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nick Mayhugh, a Paralympic athlete with cerebral palsy, uses our AI glasses to monitor the quality of his workouts and keep track of his training. With Meta AI, he can find out how far along he is in his workouts without having to look at his phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04_Nick.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45923\" src=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04_Nick.jpg?resize=960%2C836\" alt=\"Photo of Nick Mayhugh wearing Meta AI glasses\" width=\"960\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04_Nick.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04_Nick.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04_Nick.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04_Nick.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04_Nick.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04_Nick.jpg?w=1240 1240w, https:\/\/about.fb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04_Nick.jpg?w=689 689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Working With the Disabled Community to Empower Independence<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Centers use Ray-Ban Meta glasses to support blind and low-vision veterans, which is why we partnered with the Blinded Veterans Association to develop a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bva.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Meta-Glasses-Training-Guide-for-Blind-and-Low-Vision-Users.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">training guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for those veterans. The guide explains how to use the glasses while navigating the world with more autonomy and confidence \u2013 activating voice commands, reading documents, answering phone calls, and more. For more information about these accessibility features, please see our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meta.com\/help\/ai-glasses\/1524316621830425\/?srsltid=AfmBOookElBckkpVCSSX_IXSxSedpziBHUlOPmek0IGgZn6XwLHeELL9\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">help article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re committed to collaborating with communities to build products for diverse needs, and we\u2019re proud that our AI technology empowers members of the disabled community to connect in ways most accessible to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v5.0\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/news\/2025\/11\/meta-ai-glasses-empowering-people-with-disabilities\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re proud to build cutting-edge, wearable technology that empowers people with disabilities to perform daily tasks with more independence. 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