Sony India announced a significant milestone in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at empowering visually impaired individuals. The distribution ceremony took place at the Sony India’s office in Hyderabad, where Mr. Sanjay Bhatnagar, Vice President, CHRO & CSR Head, Sony India donated Smart Vision glasses to Mr. Bayya Mahesh, a visually impaired individual who has completed his master’s degree and is currently preparing for competitive government exams. To ensure a smooth user experience, Mr. Vijay Chander from the Blind Vision Foundation provided a comprehensive training session, guiding Mahesh on the various features of the Smart Vision glasses.
Mr. Bayya Mahesh expressed his gratitude, stating, “These glasses will be extremely beneficial for my studies and day-to-day activities. I can now read books, prepare for exams, and move around safely without assistance. I sincerely thank Sony India and the Blind Vision Foundation for this life-changing support.”
Sony India distributed Smart Vision glasses not just in Hyderabad, but nation-wide in twenty-one cities such as Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Ranchi, Nagpur, Indore, Vijayawada, and Mangalore to name a few. Each recipient also received a smartphone to complement the functionality of the glasses.
Speaking about this initiative, Mr. Sanjay Bhatnagar, Sony India, said, “At Sony India, we believe in the power of technology to transform lives. Through the nation-wide distribution of Smart Vision glasses, we aim to bridge accessibility gaps and enable visually impaired individuals to achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to inclusivity and creating a positive impact.”
The Smart Vision glasses, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and LIDAR technology, are designed to assist visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings, detecting obstacles, reading printed and digital text in multiple languages, and accessing emergency support features. This advanced device aims to enhance the quality of life for the visually impaired, enabling them to live independently and with dignity. The beneficiaries of this initiative in Hyderabad and other cities have been identified through partnerships with blind schools, eye hospitals and NGOs supporting visually impaired individuals.
The initiative reflects Sony India’s commitment to leveraging technology for social good and supporting the visually impaired in leading independent and empowered lives.
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