SightCity Exhibitor Presentation 2026: AI-powered AR glasses for the visually impaired – EyeCane Live Demo (O033092)
2026-06-30 14 min
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Description & Show Notes
Inhwa Lee, Marketing Director at Cellico, presents iCAN – an AI-powered AR glasses system for people with low vision caused by AMD or glaucoma. The device combines a 4K camera with real-time image processing, OCR-based text reading, and AI object recognition in a lightweight wearable form factor. iCAN is already available in Korea through government-supported programs and has won multiple international awards. Cellico is looking for distributors and business partners worldwide. This presentation was held in English at SightCity 2026 in Frankfurt.
Exhibitor Presentation SightCity 2026 | May 29th, 2026 Presenter: Inhwa Lee, Marketing Director, Cellico Inc. Language: English More information: https://sightcity.net/O033092
About This Presentation
Inhwa Lee introduces iCAN, Cellico's AI-powered AR glasses system designed to support people with low vision in their everyday lives. The presentation covers the growing global demand for mobile assistive devices, explains the visual impact of glaucoma and AMD, and walks through how iCAN's four core technologies address these challenges.
Growing Demand for Visual Assistive Technology
The number of people with visual impairment is increasing worldwide, driven by aging populations and greater use of digital devices. Conditions like AMD and glaucoma are becoming more prevalent. While current medical treatments can slow disease progression, they cannot fully restore damaged vision – making assistive technology increasingly important. Traditional aids such as magnifiers, white canes, and guide dogs remain valuable but have limits in terms of mobility and real-time usability.
Key Eye Conditions: Glaucoma & AMD
- Glaucoma progressively narrows the visual field (tunnel vision).
- AMD (age-related macular degeneration) impairs central vision, making it difficult to read, recognize faces, or use screens.
iCAN – The Product
iCAN is a lightweight, wearable AR glasses system built on four core technologies:
- Lightweight AR hardware integration – optimized for comfortable all-day wear
- Accessibility AI technology – combines OCR and speech technology to recognize text and deliver real-time audio output
- Ultra-low latency image processing – display delay under 15 milliseconds to prevent discomfort or dizziness
- AI-based object recognition – identifies objects and visual information in the user's environment
Four main functions: magnification, OCR text reading, object recognition, and display modes (brightness, contrast, color filters, contour lines).
Controls: touchscreen, voice commands, or remote control.
Technical details (from the Q&A session):
- Battery life: approx. 2 hours
- Ports: one for smartphone connectivity, one for charging
- Distributor price: USD 2,400; retail price to be agreed upon contract
Awards & Certifications
Cellico has received the CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years as well as the Edison Award. iCAN holds KC, FCC, and CE certifications and is protected by patents in the United States, Europe, Japan, and China.
Demo Video (approx. 00:07:07–00:11:24)
At this point in the presentation, Inhwa Lee played an approx. four-minute product video showing iCAN in real-life daily situations – reading text, recognizing objects, and navigating the environment. Please note: The video was played without audio and is not audible in this recording. The video image was visible to live Zoom participants but is not part of the available recording.
A second short video (an interview with an AMD patient recorded at the exhibition) was shown during the Q&A session and falls outside the published recording.
Availability & Distribution
iCAN is currently available in Korea through government-funded assistive device programs. Cellico is actively seeking international distributors and business partners, particularly for the European market.
Regarding retinitis pigmentosa (RP): According to the presenter, iCAN is primarily optimized for AMD. For RP users, it may provide some benefit for nighttime object recognition, but is less suited to the typical RP visual profile.
Selected Q&A from the Audience
Price? Distributor entry price: USD 2,400. Retail price may be higher after contract.
Battery life? Approx. 2 hours.
Can it be controlled via iPhone? No detailed information was provided on this point.
Is there a user manual? Currently only accessible to customers who purchase the device. Instructional videos are available on YouTube – link available on request.
Coming to Europe? Not yet; Cellico is looking for EU distribution partners.
Suitable for retinitis pigmentosa? Partially – primarily designed for AMD; may assist RP users with nighttime object recognition.
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Transcript
Welcome to the recording of the exhibitor presentation
from May 29th, 2026 – AI-powered AR glasses for the visually impaired
iCAN Live Demo – Cellico Inc.
Enjoy the presentation.
Hello, everyone!
Thank you for visiting our booth today.
My name is Inhwa Lee, Marketing Director at Cellico.
Cellico develops AI-powered
smart AI glasses for people with low vision and visual impairment.
Today I am pleased to introduce iCAN,
our wearable visual assistance solution
designed to support daily accessibility and independence.
In this presentation I will briefly explain why this market is growing,
what challenges visually impaired users face,
and how iCAN can help in everyone's everyday life.
Thank you again for joining us today. Let's begin.
So, the number of people with visual impairment is increasing worldwide.
Two major reasons are aging populations
and increased use of digital devices,
such as smartphones and tablets.
As a result, conditions like AMD and glaucoma are becoming more common.
In severe cases, these diseases may lead to significant vision loss.
This is creating growing demand
for effective visual assistive technology.
Today, many visually impaired users are looking for solutions
that are more portable, more wearable, and easier to use in daily life.
There are two major retinal diseases we would like to focus on.
The first is glaucoma. Glaucoma gradually reduces peripheral vision,
often called tunnel vision.
The second is AMD, or age-related macular degeneration.
AMD affects central vision, making it difficult to read text,
recognize faces, or view screens clearly.
Current medical treatments can slow disease progression,
but they still have limitations in restoring damaged vision.
That is why assistive technology is becoming increasingly important.
Traditional assistive devices, such as magnifiers,
white canes, and guide dogs, are still important.
However, they also have limitations in mobility,
portability, and real-time accessibility.
Today, users need smarter wearable solutions that can support reading,
mobility, communication, and daily activities in real time.
This is where AI-
based assistive technology can make a meaningful difference.
To help address these challenges,
Cellico developed iCAN.
iCAN is an AI-powered
smart AI glasses system designed for low vision users.
Our goal is simple: to help users see more comfortably,
read more easily, and support greater independence in daily life.
Unlike traditional desktop
magnifiers, iCAN is lightweight, wearable, and portable.
Users can walk, work,
read, and interact with their surroundings while wearing the device.
iCAN is designed to support real-world
daily activities in a more flexible and convenient way.
So, iCAN is powered by four core technologies developed by Cellico.
First: lightweight AR hardware integration.
We optimized the hardware design to make the device
comfortable for wearable daily use.
Second: accessibility AI technology.
By combining OCR and speech technology,
iCAN can recognize text and provide audio support in real time.
Third: ultra-low latency image processing.
Using advanced real-time processing technology,
display delay was reduced to under 15 milliseconds.
This is important because excessive delay may cause discomfort or dizziness for users.
Finally: AI-based object recognition.
iCAN can recognize selected objects and visual information to support users in daily environments.
Together, these technologies create a more
responsive and accessible visual experience.
Now let me briefly explain how iCAN works.
At the center of the glasses, there is a high-resolution 4K camera.
The camera captures what the user is looking at in real time.
Then the system instantly processes the image using AI technology.
Depending on the user's visual condition,
iCAN can magnify images, enhance visibility, or reposition visual information to areas users can perceive more clearly.
For example, AMD patients often have difficulty using their central vision.
In these cases,
iCAN can adjust the visual information to support clearer viewing
using the user's remaining vision.
This can help users to read text
and recognize objects more effectively.
Thanks to this innovative approach,
Cellico received the CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years,
as well as the Edison Award.
These awards recognized both our technology and our
market potential internationally.
Now I would like to show you a short demonstration
video of how iCAN works in real-time situations.
Please pay attention to how users read text,
access visual information,
and interact with their surroundings while wearing the device.
This video will demonstrate how iCAN
can support daily accessibility more practically and independently.
So, as you saw in this video,
iCAN is designed to support users in practical daily situations.
To support global commercialization,
Cellico obtained multiple certifications, including KC,
FCC, and CE certifications.
We also registered patents in the United States, Europe,
Japan, and China.
Currently, iCAN is being supplied in Korea
through government-supported assistive device programs.
We are receiving positive feedback,
especially regarding reading accessibility,
ease of use, and daily usability.
This means iCAN is moving beyond a prototype and becoming a practical commercial solution.
So, our long-term vision is to provide a more portable
and wearable alternative to traditional desktop magnifiers.
Traditional digital magnifiers are often heavy and less convenient
for mobile use. iCAN combines mobility,
portability, and intelligent accessibility in one wearable device.
Many low vision users experience difficulties when reading
computer monitors or digital screens.
iCAN can help support
screen accessibility and everyday work activities more comfortably.
Cellico is committed to developing technologies
that help visually impaired users
live more independently.
We are currently looking for global distributors and business partners
who would like to grow together with us.
Thank you very much for your attention.
Please feel free to visit our booth or contact us anytime. Thank you.
We hope you enjoyed this presentation.
For more information,
visit sightcity.net/O033092
Thank you and see you at the next SightCity.