EyeLink – AI-Powered Vision Assistance Mobile App

EyeLink is an innovative mobile application that empowers visually impaired individuals with real-time environmental awareness and on-demand human assistance. Built on a multi-tier architecture with Flutter and FastAPI, it integrates advanced computer vision, voice interaction, and volunteer support to enhance independence and quality of life.

What it Does

Real-time object detection & scene understanding using YOLOv8.

Text recognition and reading (OCR) for documents, packaging, and currency.

Voice-driven interface with speech-to-text and text-to-speech for hands-free control.

On-demand volunteer video assistance through Agora SDK.

Personalized accessibility settings and secure authentication via Firebase.

Technical Highlights

Cross-platform Flutter front end with accessibility-focused UI.

Python + FastAPI backend powering AI models.

Real-time communication using Agora RTC.

Firebase for authentication, real-time database, and notifications.

Privacy-centered design with on-device processing and encrypted volunteer calls.

Why it Matters

Unlike fragmented assistive tools, EyeLink delivers a unified, intelligent platform that combines AI automation with human compassion. It helps users navigate safely, access information instantly, and participate more fully in everyday life.