Eight-year-old inventor from Saudi Arabia creates glasses for visually impaired people
The schoolgirl's design was the best among nearly a thousand entries from 19 countries
In Saudi Arabia, eight-year-old inventor Lama Al-Badin from the city of Dammam won the international competition "Glasses of the Future", presenting an innovative project of glasses designed to help blind people in orientation in space. This is reported by Arab News.
The competition was organised by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Participants had to demonstrate new concepts of glasses that could help improve eye health and access to technology for people with visual impairments. The project by a young girl from the kingdom, called "Vision Friend", was the best among nearly a thousand entries from 19 countries.
Lama Al-Badin's design is equipped with cameras and sensors that detect obstacles and warn people of possible dangers through sound signals and vibrations. The goggles are also made of eco-friendly materials such as bamboo and recycled plastic.
“When I learned about the competition through a school announcement, the idea for the glasses emerged. I envisioned them as a companion to help people face road dangers through sensor systems,” the schoolgirl said.
Caroline Casey, head of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness and a member of the competition jury, noted the girl's unique approach to creating technologies focused on sustainable development and protection of the planet.
Winning the competition was an important step towards further development for Lama Al-Badin. Inspired by her success, she declared her intention to continue her research and further contribute to the development of her country.
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