The Blind Can Safely Cross The Road

An artificial eye that has been electronically made can now make it possible for people who are blind or have impaired eyesight to cross the road. This small camera can be put onto a pair of glasses and can identify the white lines crossing a road, the flashing light signaling when it is safe to cross the road, and the width of the road. This has been a challenging process because the computer is looking for a variety of things and not just one specific thing. Since mobility is an important issue for blind and visually impaired people, this new electronic eye can be a great help. http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996693.