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17-year-old builds 170 AI glasses to help blind navigate after grandma lost sight

Seventeen-year-old Alexander Du has made waves with his creation, IRIS, an AI-powered wearable aimed at aiding the visually impaired. This device uses vibration technology to assist users in navigation and obstacle detection, providing a cost-effective alternative to pricey commercial smart glasses. His remarkable efforts were acknowledged in a ceremony at the White House, as he aspires to expand IRIS’s reach to countless individuals worldwide.

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