New app places blind people in touch with 'remote operators' to guide them around

A new app has been developed that connects blind and partially sighted people with "remote operators" to guide them through day-to-day tasks. The revolutionary mobile tech claims to give people the power of sight by connecting them via a camera to a remote sighted agent who can describe what is going on around them. A camera that is mounted to advanced wireless glasses is hooked up to a distributed network of trained human professionals who can help visually impaired people accomplish any task, big or small. Whether that is simply buying a greeting card or running a marathon, the new tech has transformed lives. The project is part of a campaign called #CaseForChange, which tells powerful stories of human change, all backed by mobile connectivity.