South Korean telecom companies are working on new technologies to help people with disability. SK Telecom is partnering with social venture Tuat to launch Sullivan Eye, a smart glasses device that can help people who are blind or with low vision. The glasses can describe images, recognise documents and faces, and provide walking support.
SK Telecom is also enhancing its Metaforest platform, a remote counseling service, by adding facial expression recognition. This will help counselors better understand their clients’ emotions.
LG Uplus is testing a system that links a white cane to a smartphone app. The app provides voice-guided navigation and vibration alerts to help users who are blind or with low vision navigate public transport safely.
These projects show how telecom companies in South Korea are exploring ways to use technology to improve accessibility. If similar technologies were integrated into Australian public transport and services, it could make a significant difference in the daily lives of Australians with disability, enhancing their independence and mobility.
To find out more, please read Communications Today’s article on South Koreans using AI in their telecom companies to further accessibility.