Our Q2 State of Microgrants is LiveRead Now
Richard Shan's profile

Richard Shan

I'm Building

BrailleBox - a product that enables low vision individuals to read physical books and view scenes through live time AI-powered Braille conversion

Bio

Richard Shan, currently based in Charlotte, USA, is a technical builder who received funding from the 1517 Medici Fund to develop BrailleBox—a device that enables low vision individuals to read physical books and view scenes through real-time AI-powered Braille conversion. Previously, he was a Fab Academy alumnus, where he worked on a project to create a text-to-braille converter with a similar goal of aiding visually impaired individuals. Richard's work highlights his ability to design practical solutions that leverage technology to improve accessibility.

Grant Programs

Sectors

HealthTech, AI/ML

Location

United States

Connect

wither_essence

Other Grantees

Discover other builders in the community working on exciting projects.

Stay in the Loop

Get updates when new grantees join the community and discover the latest opportunities.

Join the Directory

Are you a grant recipient? Create your profile and connect with other builders in the community.