Brill — Independent Access For The Visually Impaired

Due to the challenges blind individuals face when navigating the internet and reading text — and the lack of privacy in existing assistive devices — we created Brill: a solution designed for blind users, rehabilitation centers, and people with visual impairments. Brill enables Arabic web browsing through real-time text-to-Braille conversion over Bluetooth, paired with smart glasses that capture and translate text from the world around the user.

The Problem

Blind and visually impaired individuals face significant barriers when accessing digital content and printed text — especially in Arabic. Existing assistive devices are often expensive, bulky, or rely solely on audio output, which compromises privacy. Many tools simply don't support Arabic well, leaving users underserved in education, work, and daily life.

The Solution

Brill is a compact, affordable, privacy-first device that combines a Braille display with smart camera-equipped glasses. Together, they let blind users browse the Arabic internet, read printed materials, and interact with their surroundings independently — wirelessly and discreetly.

How It Works

The Brill device pairs over Bluetooth to convert Arabic web pages and digital text into refreshable Braille. The companion smart glasses use an integrated camera to analyze any text in view — signs, menus, books, documents — convert it into Braille on the device, and optionally read it aloud. The user-friendly interface and wireless design make Brill simple to use anywhere.

Key Benefits

• Native Arabic support for both digital and physical text
• Real-time conversion of text to Braille via Bluetooth
• Optional read-aloud mode powered by smart glasses
• Privacy-first: no forced audio output in public
• Compact, portable, and affordable for personal use

Target Audience

• Blind and visually impaired individuals
• Rehabilitation centers and assistive-technology programs
• Schools and universities serving students with visual impairments
• Public institutions, libraries, and accessibility initiatives

Why It Matters

Privacy, affordability, and Arabic support together are rare in assistive technology. Brill brings them all into one device — empowering blind users to browse, read, learn, and work with the same independence sighted users take for granted.

Vision

To become a leading assistive technology platform that improves digital and physical accessibility for the blind and visually impaired across the Arab world and beyond — without compromising on dignity, privacy, or affordability.