Former Paralympian Peter Ryan Plans to Run Dublin Marathon Using Meta AI Glasses
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Peter Ryan, a former Paralympian who has around 10 per cent vision, plans to run the Dublin Marathon with the help of Meta AI Glasses. The news was reported by the Irish Independent.
Meta AI Glasses are smart glasses made by Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They have a built-in camera and an artificial intelligence assistant that can answer questions and describe what the wearer is looking at. For people with limited sight, this kind of technology may offer new ways to move around and take part in activities that can be difficult without help.
Peter Ryan's plan has attracted attention because of his background in sport. As a former Paralympian, he has already shown great determination in competitive athletics despite his visual impairment. Running a full marathon, which is 26.2 miles or about 42 kilometres, is a major challenge for any runner, and doing it with support from new technology is a considerable undertaking.
The Dublin Marathon is one of the best-known sporting events in Ireland, and it attracts thousands of runners each year. Ryan's attempt is expected to draw interest from people across the country who follow sport, disability access and technology. More details about how the glasses will be used during the race have not yet been fully reported.
Sources: tech-insider.org
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