How AiSee—an AI-powered wearable described as a “visual companion”—is transforming accessibility for people with visual impairments.

Department of Computer Science, News Media

On Good Tech (Money FM Afternoon Show), Associate Professor Suranga Nanayakkara, Co-founder of AiSee from the Department of Information Systems & Analytics at NUS Computing, shared how AiSee—an AI-powered wearable described as a “visual companion”—is transforming accessibility for people with visual impairments.

Even simple tasks like picking the right carton of milk at the supermarket can pose significant challenges, but AiSee helps users better connect with the world around them. Innovations like AiSee not only enhance daily life for people with visual impairments, but could also pave the way for more inclusive innovation in Singapore and beyond.

CNA938 Good Tech, Lynlee Foo, Sep 10, 2025

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