The Seeing Machine Camera: An Artistic Tool for the Visually Challenged Conceived by a Visually Challenged Artist

• Main Authors: Selvadurai, Chindhuri (Author), Cavallerano, Jerry (Author), Silver, Phil (Author), Smithwick, Quinn Y. J. (Contributor), Cain, James R. (Contributor), Goldring, Elizabeth (Contributor), Wu, Faye Y (Author)
• Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Media Laboratory (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Office of Educational Innovation and Technology (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Program in Art, Culture and Technology (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Robust Design Group (Contributor), Wu, Faye Y. (Contributor)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MIT Press, 2012-05-04T20:15:54Z.
• Subjects: Article
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The Vision Group at the Center for Advanced Visual Studies (CAVS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed the Seeing Machine Camera (SMC) under the direction of Elizabeth Goldring, a visually challenged artist. The SMC is an innovative tool that enables artistic expression for those with decreased vision. The camera enhances the ability to see the face of a loved one, look at a painting in a museum, photograph landscapes or create digital artwork. For visually challenged artists who may feel isolated from their visual world, the SMC provides an opportunity to connect to the people around them, enjoy a greater sense of independence and expand their creativity.