Jakarta, INTI – In Malang, five university students have developed a technological innovation that assists visually impaired individuals in automatically identifying medication. The AI-based device, named Vision Medichine, provides real-time information about medicines through voice output. This idea emerged from concern over the difficulties faced by visually impaired people in recognizing their medication, especially in emergency situations.
Multidisciplinary Team Behind Vision Medichine
The Vision Medichine team consists of Al Fitra Nur Ramadhani and Muhammad Hanif from the Informatics Study Program, Zaki Hanif Izzet and Riko Dwi Firmansyah from Electrical Engineering, and Dwi Sukmawati from Pharmacy. Team leader Al Fitra Nur Ramadhani explained that the project is also part of the Student Creativity Program (PKM) selection at the university level. “I am from Informatics, and at that time, we were actively participating in PKM. Fortunately, we passed the selection and were chosen,” Fitra said on Friday 15,8,2025.
How Vision Medichine Works
Vision Medichine utilizes a scanning technology integrated with a voice assistant. Users simply point the glasses at the medication they intend to take, and the device will read out the name and basic information about the medicine. “The device is supported by a voice assistant, so users or the visually impaired can also ask questions about local data,” said Fitra. Its ergonomic design makes the glasses comfortable for daily use without complicated technical training, supporting the independence of visually impaired users.
Development Progress and Challenges
Currently, the Vision Medichine project has reached 30–40% progress. Fitra added, “Fortunately, everything is going smoothly and safely. The necessary components have arrived, and guidance from lecturers like Mr. Galih Wasis Wicaksono has been very helpful.” However, the development faced some technical challenges, such as cameras not functioning as expected during field tests.
Hope for the Future of the Visually Impaired
This innovation is expected to provide a practical solution for visually impaired individuals in managing their daily medications. By integrating AI and voice technology, Vision Medichine demonstrates how advanced technology can improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. The young researchers are optimistic that the project can continue to be developed until it is ready for widespread use.
Conclusion:
The smart glasses Vision Medichine, created by five students in Malang, prove that interdisciplinary collaboration and AI utilization can produce innovations with real social impact. With the ability to detect medication automatically, this device offers new hope for visually impaired individuals to live more independently and safely.
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