Anang Tadar, a class 11 student from Arunachal Pradesh, was always intrigued about blindness and why and how a few people, affluent or poor, have this disability. Since his boyhood, he has been fascinated by this subject, which he would debate with his parents and friends, watch videos and documentaries, and visit Blind Schools to learn more about their lives. Every time he looked in the mirror, he imagined how life would be without seeing colors, physical traits, his school, or even the outfit he was wearing.  He was always sympathetic to these less disadvantaged children and anxious to assist them. He noticed that they were all wearing useless Goggles, and that's when the idea struck him.  

The inventor first met the blind woman who gave him the idea for G4B (Goggles for the Blind) in 2016.  The G4B is a unique pair of goggles that uses ultrasound and infrared sensors to help the visually impaired detect obstacles on their path. The technology, which is based on echolocation — similar to what bats use for navigation — could be used to detect any obstacles on all sides within a distance of two meters.

Choosing Empathy: 

He is eager to make a difference in the lives of as many G4B visually impaired individuals as possible. "I want to make it easier for people who are blind to live comfortable lives. In one of my investigations, I asked study participants if they had ever run into objects or persons. He explained that they experience this on a daily basis and that they occasionally sustain injuries. I believe that all blind people should be able to wear glasses. When finished, I want everyone who needs or wants to use the goggles to be able to afford them.