RHU Assistant Professor of Computer and Communications Engineering, Dr. Roua El Chamaa, and student Mohammad Mezher were featured in an interview on OTV highlighting the graduation project Vision Aid Smart Glasses, developed by students Mohammad Mezher, Rasha Abed Latif, Hala Al Ali, and Lynn Sawtary.
The interview highlighted the project's humanitarian and technological impacts. It aims to support visually impaired individuals with an intelligent wearable device that enhances independence, safety, and interaction with their surroundings through voice commands and real-time AI assistance.
Presented as a working prototype, the smart glasses include advanced features, including face recognition, currency detection, text reading, object detection, navigation, and obstacle awareness. The system integrates artificial intelligence, embedded systems, IoT, and full-stack development into a single solution.
The project also marks a notable achievement, as the team developed one of the first functional AI datasets in Lebanon for currency detection. In addition, the system includes a mobile and web platform that enables caregivers to monitor live health data, receive SOS alerts, and track real-time GPS.
The interview also emphasized RHU’s role in fostering innovation and applied learning by equipping students with the technical knowledge, research skills, and hands-on experience needed to develop impactful projects that address real community challenges. Through its strong academic curriculum and focus on emerging technologies, RHU continues to encourage students to transform ideas into practical AI-driven solutions with meaningful social impact. Special thanks were extended to project advisors Dr. Rouaa El Chamaa and Professor Rached Zantout.
Watch the video of the interview here.