Zero Project Awardee 2026Updated on 2 December 2025
Affordable AI wearable transforms reading and independence for visually impaired
Essl Foundation - Zero Project
Austria
About
Torchit Electronics is a social enterprise headquartered in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), specializing in affordable, life-improving assistive technology. Its Jyoti AI Pro is a small and wearable device that transforms regular glasses, a ring, or a lamp clip into a smart reading and object recognition device. It is AI supported and works offline, supporting over 80 languages and recognizing 300 objects. By 2025 it has been distributed throughout India and in 40 other countries, with over 18,000 devices being distributed, aiming at 1 million units sold by 2030.
Solution: Jyoti AI Pro
Organization: Torchit Electronics Private Limited
Country of Implementation: 40+ countries
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[Alt text: An Asian man reads a Braille book while wearing smart glasses with audio support. This innovative technology enhances accessibility for people with visual impairments, reflecting dignity, autonomy, and the transformative power of inclusive design.]
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