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How Meta’s New SDK Could Transform Assistive Technology: Extra Special
Double Tap Extra
26 minutes
1 month ago
How Meta’s New SDK Could Transform Assistive Technology: Extra Special
Meta is opening its smart glasses to developers with the new Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit, and Microsoft Seeing AI is the first major partner. This breakthrough could transform accessibility by allowing apps to harness the glasses’ cameras, microphones, and audio for real-world assistance.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down Meta’s game-changing announcement: the release of an SDK that finally gives developers access to core Meta smart glasses hardware. This means apps like Microsoft Seeing AI can use the glasses to deliver hands-free, real-time descriptions of surroundings, object recognition, and instant text reading—all without holding a phone.
The hosts explore why this is massive for accessibility, particularly for blind and visually impaired users. They discuss the future potential for apps like Be My Eyes, Aira, and Envision, along with the limitations of the preview programme, privacy considerations, and how developers can integrate AI via cloud or local processing. They also touch on why this move positions Meta as a serious player before Apple and Google release their own smart glasses SDKs.
Relevant Links
Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit: https://www.meta.com
Microsoft Seeing AI: https://www.microsoft.com/seeing-ai
Be My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com
Keyword List
Meta smart glasses SDK, Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit, Microsoft Seeing AI on glasses, accessible smart glasses, AI for blind users, Be My Eyes integration, Aira on smart glasses, hands-free accessibility, Meta Ray-Ban glasses, wearable assistive technology
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