Agiga EchoVision Experiences, Sunglasses & “Confiscated Eyes”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTDsS5cs4jo

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun welcome the creators of the EchoVision glasses from Agiga, alongside long-time user Kevin Chao, to explore how these AI-powered smart glasses could benefit blind and low vision users.

You’ll hear from Xiaoran and Huasong of Agiga, who explain the motivation behind creating technology specifically for blind users, the challenges they face with battery life and live image processing, and why international shipping is still a work in progress. Kevin Chao shares real-world experiences using the glasses, including facial recognition, real-time environmental updates, transit directions, and how his direct feedback helped shape key features of the product.

Also in the episode, listener Ryan shares a hilarious story about losing his eyes—literally—and Negative Julian returns with a fiery voicemail debating whether sunglasses truly signify blindness.

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YouTube Notes:
Get the inside scoop on EchoVision smart glasses built for blind users. Steven and Shaun talk to Agiga’s creators and early adopter Kevin Chow about live scene description, facial recognition, and real-world accessibility.

Chapter Markers:
00:00 We’re Not Cancelled & Mr. F in Studio
06:32 Listener Ryan: A Tale of Confiscated Eyes
11:39 Negative Julian Debates Blindness Indicators
32:19 EchoVisionGlasses: Agiga Interview
40:42 User Review: Kevin ChaoReal-Life Use
52:22 Listener Derry Lawler’s Excitement & Meta Glasses Frustration

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