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That&#8217;s this device in action. Designed with the blind community in mind, Third Eye is a sleek, user-friendly gadget that helps users locate misplaced items through intuitive auditory feedback. Arav&#8217;s creation isn&#8217;t just a technological marvel; it&#8217;s a demonstration of how practical ideas can bring profound changes to everyday life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the youngest presenter at the conference, Arav showcased his innovative device that is solving a real problem. As per data from 2023, 2.2 billion people across the world were reported to be visually impaired. Managing day to day errands for these people is a task laden with dependencies on multiple folk. This tech enabled innovation could come in extremely handy in such cases. Smart Auditory Item Locator isn&#8217;t about flashy technology-it&#8217;s about creating tools that empower.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Arav is a published researcher and has presented his case study on the sustainability of electric vs. internal combustion engine cars in <strong>Curieux Journal<\/strong>, showcasing his knack for tackling global challenges. Through devices like Third Eye and community-driven projects with Parivartan, an NGO he cofounded, Arav is attempting to make innovation accessible, impactful, and inclusive.<\/p>\n<p>Featured Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A high school student from India, Arav Agarwal (17), took centre stage this September at the IEEE ICRA@40 conference in Amsterdam, presenting Smart Auditory Item Locator (also nicknamed as Third Eye)-a deceptively simple device that&#8217;s transforming the lives of the visually impaired. 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