What is MY EYE ?

Utilizing artificial intelligence technologies to assist visually impaired individuals in communicating with the outside world

Importance of Research

According to the World Health Organization's 2019 report, it is estimated that around 253 million people worldwide suffer from moderate to severe visual impairment. Visual impairment is considered one of the leading causes of disability globally

Features

- Detects objects (e.g., people, furniture)
- Reads printed text aloud using OCR
- Measures distance to obstacles
- Activated by a physical push-button
- Audio feedback via speaker/headphones

MY EYE Features

Goal: Help blind users "see" by converting visual and spatial information into audio.

Measures Distance to Obstacles

Determining the distances for the barriers and keeping a safe distance from them we use:
1. Microprocessor (Raspberry Pi or Arduino)
2. Ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement \ 4 units
3. Connecting wires
4. Band-shaped enclosure, designed in a way that allows us to enclose the equipment inside

Detects objects

We use an algorithm that relies on Python libraries to process images and perform facial recognition. After detecting and recognizing a face, the algorithm saves the recognized name into a text file, which is then converted into an audio file and played.

Reads printed text aloud using OCR

We use an algorithm that relies on Python libraries to process images and recognize text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) libraries. After extracting the text from the image, the recognized content is saved to a text file, then converted into an audio file and played.

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Research Problem

Introduction

In alignment with the national vision of transforming Qatar by the year 2030 into an advanced country capable of achieving sustainable development and ensuring a decent standard of living for its people generation after generation, and in line with Qatar National Vision 2030’s goal of involving all segments of society in progress and sustainable development, it is essential to support the blind so they can be part of this vision

The nature of human interaction should be characterized by compassion, love, and respect. It is hoped that such values are reflected in our treatment of blind individuals, who are an integral part of our society. A blind person does not seek pity or sympathy from others; rather, what they need is that we do not constantly remind them of their blindness, but instead help them to see the world in a different way

Prototype Design

We used theOnshape platform to design the glasses' shape, where several versions were created, and we reached this final design.

Identifying the Tools and Equipment Needed for Project Implementation

Component
Raspberry Pi 4/5 (4GB+)
Pi Camera v2 or USB Webcam
HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor
Tactile Push Button
10kΩ Resistor
Breadboard + Jumper Wires
Speaker or Bone Conduction Headphones
Power Bank (5V 2A+)
MicroSD Card (32GB+)
Glasses frame designed to enclose the equipment inside
Visual Studio Code - Python

Work Plan

Hardware Connections

📷 Camera

CSI port (for Pi Camera) or USB port

🔊 Audio

Use 3.5mm jack or USB speaker

📏 HC-SR04 Sensor

VCC → 5V
GND → GND
Trig → GPIO 23
Echo → GPIO 24

🔘 Button

Leg 1 → GPIO 17
Leg 2 → GND
10kΩ Resistor between GPIO 17 and GND

🧠 Software Setup

Run the following commands to install required libraries:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install espeak tesseract-ocr
pip install opencv-python pytesseract pyttsx3 RPi.GPIO

algorithms we need

Osama Alyousf

Supervisor

TAMEEM ALQAHTANI

Searcher Teamleader

ABDULLAH ALBAAGARI

Searcher

What is our Awards

First place

Computing and Communication Systems Category

16th National Scientific Research and Innovation Week 2024

gold medal

Innovations and inventions

The seventh edition of the Maker Competition in Qatar for innovations and inventions for schools

MUBADARA INJAZ QATAR 2025

young Entrepreneurs compition - Best company of the year Award \ high school

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Certificates

Certificates of appreciation

Certificates of appreciation from Ibn Taymiyyah Secondary School for Boys Certificates of appreciation from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education