Helping the Blind See with Apple Vision Pro
Summary
TLDRThe script explores the potential of Apple's hypothetical Apple Vision Pro to revolutionize accessibility for the visually impaired. By integrating Spatial Audio and LiDAR technology, it could offer a form of echolocation, allowing users to navigate by sound. The concept suggests different sounds for various obstacles and the ability to locate objects like keys. The script calls for the idea to be developed into the VisionOS or as a standalone app, highlighting Apple's dedication to accessibility and inviting developers to bring this innovative concept to life.
Takeaways
- 🍏 Apple has released a new product called Apple Vision Pro, which has potential applications for people with visual impairments.
- 🎧 Apple's Spatial Audio technology is a key feature of Apple Vision Pro, allowing sound to be placed in a 3D space around the user.
- 🌌 The LiDAR technology in Apple Vision Pro emits invisible lasers to measure distances to obstacles, even in the dark.
- 🔊 Combining LiDAR with Spatial Audio can simulate a form of echolocation, helping visually impaired individuals to navigate by sound.
- 🛤️ Different sounds could be used to distinguish between various obstacles, such as stairs going up or down.
- 🔍 Apple Vision Pro could be used to find lost items by emitting a sound when the item is detected by its cameras.
- 📍 If an item is not found, the device could guide the user to its last known location or suggest unexplored areas.
- 🍉 The technology could also be used to identify and locate items inside a fridge, such as food items.
- 🤔 The main question raised is whether Apple or other developers will build upon these capabilities for accessibility purposes.
- 💻 Integrating these features into the VisionOS operating system or creating a standalone app could be the next steps.
- 💡 The video creators are passionate about technology and encourage others to develop these ideas further, offering to showcase such apps.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video script regarding Apple Vision Pro?
-The main focus of the video script is to explore how the Apple Vision Pro could potentially benefit visually impaired and blind people, rather than discussing its benefits for those with sight.
What is Apple's Spatial Audio technology and how does it relate to the Apple Vision Pro?
-Apple's Spatial Audio technology allows sound sources to be placed anywhere in space around the user, remaining anchored even when the user moves. This technology is a key component of the Apple Vision Pro, as it can be used to provide spatial awareness to users.
What does LiDAR technology stand for and how does it function in the context of the Apple Vision Pro?
-LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging. It functions by emitting hundreds of invisible lasers in all directions, measuring the distance to obstacles they hit, even in darkness. In the Apple Vision Pro, it can help create a form of echolocation by combining with Spatial Audio.
How does the combination of Spatial Audio and LiDAR technology create a 'SEE through sound' experience?
-By placing a sound-emitting source at every location where the LiDAR detects an obstacle, the closer the user moves to these obstacles, the louder the sound becomes. This creates a unique way for users to navigate their environment using sound, akin to echolocation.
How could the Apple Vision Pro differentiate between different types of obstacles?
-The Apple Vision Pro could differentiate obstacles by altering the sound's pitch and volume. For example, a stair going up might produce a louder and higher-pitched sound, while a stair going down could have a deeper pitch.
What is the proposed method for finding lost items using the Apple Vision Pro?
-The user can pinch and hold their fingers and then say the name of the item, such as 'keys'. The Apple Vision Pro would use its 12 cameras to locate the item, which would then emit a special buzzing sound to guide the user towards it.
How does the script suggest using the Apple Vision Pro to identify the contents of a fridge?
-By double-pinching the fingers while opening the fridge, the Apple Vision Pro could use its technology to identify and announce the contents and their locations within the fridge.
What is the main question posed by the script regarding the development of these features for the Apple Vision Pro?
-The main question posed is whether someone at Apple, or another developer, would build these features into the VisionOS operating system or as a standalone app.
What is the script's stance on the potential for these ideas to be realized?
-The script expresses hope that if the video reaches key decision makers at Apple, it might inspire action. However, it also acknowledges that this could be wishful thinking and encourages other developers to take up the idea.
How does the script conclude and what call to action does it present?
-The script concludes by encouraging viewers to subscribe or support the creators if they enjoyed the video, and invites potential financiers to consider supporting the idea of turning it into a tangible project.
Outlines
🔍 Apple Vision Pro's Potential for Visually Impaired
The script discusses the possibility of Apple's new Apple Vision Pro technology benefiting visually impaired and blind individuals, beyond its intended use for those with sight. It highlights the integration of Spatial Audio and LiDAR technology, which could allow users to 'see' through sound by placing sound sources at the location of obstacles detected by LiDAR lasers. This echolocation-like feature could transform navigation in complex environments for the visually impaired. The script also suggests enhancements such as different sounds for different obstacles, like stairs, and the use of the device to locate lost items by emitting guiding sounds. It concludes with a call to action for Apple or other developers to consider building this functionality into the VisionOS or as a standalone app, and encourages support for the idea through subscriptions or financial contributions.
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Keywords
💡Apple Vision Pro
💡Spatial Audio
💡LiDAR
💡Echolocation
💡Visually Impaired
💡Blindness
💡Accessibility
💡Obstacle Detection
💡Sound Localization
💡Augmented Reality
💡VisionOS
Highlights
Apple's new Apple Vision Pro could potentially benefit visually impaired and blind people.
Spatial Audio technology allows sound sources to be placed anywhere in space, providing a sense of location.
LiDAR technology uses invisible lasers to measure distances to obstacles, even in darkness.
Combining LiDAR and Spatial Audio could create a form of echolocation through sound.
This technology could revolutionize navigation for visually impaired individuals in complex environments.
Different sounds could be used to indicate different types of obstacles, such as stairs going up or down.
Apple Vision Pro could use its 12 cameras to locate objects like keys and emit guiding sounds.
If an object is not detected, the system could guide users to its last known location.
The system could also be used to identify and locate items inside a fridge.
Apple Vision Pro has the technological requirements to achieve this functionality.
Integrating this into the VisionOS operating system could be the best scenario.
Apple's commitment to accessibility increases the chance of this idea being implemented.
The video encourages key decision-makers at Apple to consider this idea.
The technology could also be developed as a standalone app.
The video creators are passionate about technology and share their ideas with the audience.
The video invites viewers to subscribe or support the creators for more content like this.
There is a call for financing to turn this idea into a tangible project.
The video concludes with a message of care for oneself and others.
Transcripts
Did Apple accidentally solve blindness?
Apple just released Apple Vision Pro
But let's ignore how amazing it will be for people who have sight
and instead, imagine how visually impaired and blind people could benefit from using it
To understand how it could work, we need to explain some core capabilities of the Apple Vision Pro
the first piece of the puzzle is Apple's Spatial Audio technology
It allows sound sources to be placed anywhere in space around you
even if you move, the sound source remains anchored In space
so you can pinpoint its exact location even with your eyes closed
the second piece of the puzzle is the LiDAR technology which stands for Light Detection and Ranging
to simplify its functionality we can imagine hundreds of invisible lasers
coming from the headset in all directions in front of you
and each of those lasers can measure the distance to obstacles they hit, even in complete darkness
now imagine combining LiDAR with Spatial Audio and placing a sound-emitting source at every location where those lasers detect an obstacle
suddenly, all the walls and objects around you start buzzing
the closer you move to those obstacles the louder they are
this creates a unique way to SEE through sound
it's like giving people a form of echolocation similar to what bats use
this could revolutionize how visually impaired individuals navigate complex environments
now let's think about how we could further improve this experience
we could make obstacles you might bump into or step onto sound a bit different
for example a stair that goes up could have a louder and higher pitched sound
that could help you understand it is a stair going up
similarly, a stair going down could have a loud but deeper pitched sound
let's say you want to find your keys
you could pinch and hold your fingers and then just say "keys"
and Apple Vision Pro would use its 12 cameras to look for them
if your keys are detected they will start emitting a special buzzing sound guiding you towards them
however, if they are not detected
Apple Vision Pro could guide you to their last known location or areas near you that you haven't explored yet
now imagine opening your fridge and double-pinching your fingers to know what is inside and where it is
eggs
cherry tomatoes
bell peppers
cucumbers
even though Apple Vision Pro has all the technological requirements to achieve this functionality
the main question is: "Would someone build it?"
we believe integrating this into the VisionOS operating system would be the best possible scenario
Given Apple's strong commitment to accessibility
there's a good chance that if this video reaches key decision makers at Apple
perhaps even Tim Cook himself, it might Inspire action
but maybe that is just wishful thinking on our side
Alternatively, this could be a separate standalone app and we encourage other developers to build it
just let us know if you do so we can showcase your app when it is ready
as a couple passionate about technology we're full of ideas we don't have the time to explore fully
rather than keeping them to ourselves we've decided to share them with you
if you enjoy this video, please consider subscribing or buying us a coffee
if you're interested in financing this idea into a tangible project, please check the link in the description
thank you for listening
take care of yourself and those that you love
peace <3
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