Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Bengaluru Student's AI Glasses Win Samsung Competition
Imagine special glasses that act like a helper for people who can't see well.
A young student named Tushar made these glasses, called Perceivia.
They have cameras and sensors that can see things around the person.
Then, using smart computer brains called AI, the glasses tell the person what they are seeing.
They can say if there's a wall, a person, or even recognize a friend's face.
This information is given through sounds or small vibrations.
Tushar was inspired to make this because his neighbor had trouble with everyday tasks.
He won a big competition called Samsung Solve for Tomorrow.
This award will help him make his glasses even better and more affordable so more people can use them.
Nineteen-year-old Tushar Shaw from Bengaluru has developed AI-powered smart glasses named Perceivia for the visually impaired.
The glasses use object-recognition cameras, AI, and audio sensors to describe surroundings through sound or vibrations.
Perceivia identifies objects, estimates distances, and recognizes faces, aiming to enhance independence for visually impaired users.
Tushar won a national award in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 competition under the 'AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat' theme.
The prize includes incubation support worth ₹1 crore at IIT Delhi, with Tushar aiming to refine the design and make the product affordable.
- Who
- Tushar Shaw, a 19-year-old engineering student from Scaler School of Technology
- What
- Developed AI-powered smart glasses called Perceivia to help visually impaired individuals perceive their surroundings through sound, object recognition, and AI-based spatial analysis.
- When
- He won the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 competition.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Inspired by the daily challenges faced by his visually impaired neighbor, Tushar aimed to create a device that fosters independence for visually impaired people.
Focus of the Competition
Tushar's Inspiration
Competition Themes
Focus of the Competition
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow focused on AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat; Future of Health, Hygiene, and Well-being in India; Environmental Sustainability via Technology; and Social Change through Sport and Tech.
Tushar's Inspiration
Tushar's inspiration for Perceivia stemmed from observing the daily challenges faced by his visually impaired neighbor.
- Innovator
- Tushar Shaw
- Age
- 19
- Institution
- Scaler School of Technology
- Project Name
- Perceivia
- Competition
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025
- Award
- National Winner (AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat theme)
- Prize
- ₹1 crore incubation support at IIT Delhi