Voronezh visually impaired gave electronic canes with artificial intelligence

34 residents of the Voronezh region with vision problems received special devices for independent movement. We are talking about high-tech canes "Robin", equipped with artificial intelligence. This was reported on November 13 in the regional branch of the Social Fund of Russia.

The electronic assistant is able to recognize faces and detect obstacles in the path of the user, warning him of danger. The device is designed to facilitate orientation in space for blind and visually impaired people.

In addition to these canes, residents of the region are provided with other technical means of rehabilitation. These include video and navigation phones, audiobook listening devices, video enhancers, Braille displays and voice-enabled thermometers.

Also, the regional branch of the FIU compensates for the costs of maintenance and veterinary service of guide dogs. Payment is granted annually.

Residents can get the necessary means of rehabilitation in two ways: in kind or with the help of an electronic certificate. The latter allows you to independently choose a suitable device provided by an individual rehabilitation program and purchase it in a regular or online store, including on the marketplace.

The certificate can be issued through the portal "State Services", in the client service of the Social Fund or MFC. For this, you will need a passport and a card number “World”. According to the department, the registration takes two working days.