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Subtitles for real life: how XRAI glasses help the hearing impaired 'see' conversations | Dan Scarfe


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What if you could subtitle everyday life? That question sparked the creation of XRAI, a company developing augmented reality glasses that display real-time subtitles right before your eyes. 

In this episode, XRAI CEO and founder Dan Scarfe joins us to share how AI and augmented reality (AR) are making conversations more accessible - for the 1.5 billion people worldwide with hearing loss, but also for anyone who’s ever struggled to hear in a noisy café, missed a detail in a conversation, or needed instant translation.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The highs and lows of building inclusive tech
  • How XRAI’s earliest users (and Dan’s granddad) helped refine the product
  • The different use cases for the technology - benefits for the deaf and neurodivergent communities as well as global businesses
  • The future of AI-driven assistive technology and what’s next for XRAI

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About Dan Scarfe:

Dan Scarfe is the CEO and founder of XRAI, a company using AI and augmented reality to improve accessibility. Inspired by his grandfather’s hearing loss, he developed XRAI Glass, smart glasses that provide real-time subtitles. Under his leadership, XRAI is expanding into live translation and workplace integration, aiming to make communication more inclusive worldwide.

Learn more about XRAI: https://xrai.glass/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xraiglass/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xraiglass/

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