University of Southern California · Mathematics & StatisticsVisual Assistance Technologies Lab
Laurent Itti · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Laurent Itti's research lab focuses on developing innovative technologies to assist visually impaired individuals through enhanced visual aids. The team is creating smart eyeglasses equipped with advanced artificial intelligence and machine vision algorithms that provide real-time situational awareness. These glasses will not only respond to user commands but will also proactively assist users in day-to-day tasks, making technology more accessible and improving the quality of life for visually impaired persons.
artificial intelligencemachine visionvisual assistancesmart glasseslow-power electronics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop smarter algorithms for visual attention and object detection.
AIM 02Create user-friendly smart glasses that improve daily tasks for visually impaired users.
AIM 03Integrate machine vision and AI to provide real-time situational awareness.
AIM 04Test the practicality and acceptance of new visual assistance technologies.
AIM 05Reduce the cost of assistive devices for visually impaired persons.
Skills the Lab Values
computer programmingalgorithm developmentuser interface designmachine learninghardware integration
Output against the department
Publications347top 31% of dept.40th of 131
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Citations36ktop 15% of dept.20th of 131
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