Agustya Mehta is the Director of Hardware Engineering at Meta, leading a team that prototypes new hardware and software — from early mixed reality headsets to cutting-edge wearable devices. Among Meta’s most talked-about products is the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, designed for the mainstream market but proving to be a game-changer for blind and low vision users.
In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, Agustya shares:
How the first prototype for AI-enabled smart glasses emerged from a Meta hackathon
Why blind and low vision employees at Meta pushed for accessible features
How AI in the glasses can read text, describe images, and identify objects
The importance of mainstream design in reducing stigma around assistive tech
What’s next for India: more language support, local partnerships, and affordability strategies
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