Currency bills are particularly challenging to
identify, as they come in different sizes and textures, and are often modified
by government. People who are blind or have low vision are known to fold these
notes up in different shapes to be able to recognize and use them when needed,
though still require means to differentiate denominations. Seeing AI brings
this power to the users’ fingertips no matter where they are.
With the latest addition of Indian rupee
detection, the app now supports five different currencies, including euros, US
and Canadian dollars and British pounds. Seeing AI is currently available on
the iOS App Store in 56 countries. Since its launch in July 2017, the app has
helped users complete over 5 million tasks unassisted, and has been downloaded
by over 150,000 users.
Designed for users with visual impairment,
Seeing AI combines artificial intelligence and rich computer vision to narrate
the world around users in real-time. By describing surrounding people, text,
objects, colors, and currencies, Seeing AI serves as an example of how
inclusive technology empowers people of all abilities.
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