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AI-powered smart glasses enable visually impaired runners to compete in London Marathon by converting real-time camera feeds into spoken directions

AI-powered smart glasses enable visually impaired runners to compete in London Marathon by converting real-time camera feeds into spoken directions

Visually impaired athletes are now using smart glasses that capture video through a front-facing camera, process it with AI, and deliver audio descriptions through built-in speakers — allowing runners to navigate marathon routes independently without a sighted guide.

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