Robin is a handheld smart assistant developed by Sensor-Tech Lab (Moscow) to help people with visual impairments navigate independently. The device packs two 5-megapixel cameras, an ultrasonic distance sensor, a flashlight, and a microphone into a polyurethane housing that weighs 471 g and connects via Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi.
Three AI-powered modes address the most common day-to-day challenges: the object finder recognises items in the surrounding environment and announces their names and distances through headphones; face recognition allows users to pre-load photos of family members and colleagues so Robin can identify them when they come within range; and obstacle detection uses the ultrasonic radar to trigger vibration alerts — stronger and faster as an obstacle grows closer. Seven tactile buttons on the top panel give direct access to all functions without a touchscreen.
Audio output through the built-in mini-jack supports both headphones and external speakers, while vibration feedback makes Robin suitable for deaf-blind users as well. Video is captured at up to 2592 × 1944 pixels, 15 frames per second, encoded in H.264; audio is recorded in WAV format.
The device ships with a Mini-USB power adapter, two wrist straps, headphones, and both printed and Braille quick-start guides. Robin is registered on Russia's Federal List of Technical Rehabilitation Aids under a government decree in force from 1 March 2023, making it available to eligible users through state-funded provision.
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