Meta and Lighthouse Guild equip blind veterans with AI glasses for Army Ten-Miler
Meta and Lighthouse Guild partnered to support eight blind U.S. Army veterans in the Army Ten-Miler race on October 11. The veterans, including Roosevelt Morring, Rob Sanchas, and Shawntina Gibson, used Meta’s Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses to navigate the course, aided by human guides from Achilles International. The event highlighted Meta’s initiative to provide free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses…
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- Meta and Lighthouse Guild equipped eight blind veterans with AI glasses for the Army Ten-Miler race
- Over 130,000 blind veterans in the U.S. are eligible for free Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses
- Glasses assist with reading, navigation, and daily tasks for visually impaired users
Thomas Panek, Lighthouse Guild’s President & CEO, emphasized the glasses’ role in restoring independence for veterans. Earlier this year, Panek became the first blind person to complete a half marathon using Meta AI glasses, showcasing their potential for mobility. The collaboration underscores Meta’s commitment to accessibility and Lighthouse Guild’s mission of empowering visually impaired individuals through technology.
Blind Veterans Cross the Army Ten-Miler Finish Line, Despite Heavy Rain, with support of Meta AI Glasses and Lighthouse Guild
finance.yahoo.com · 13 October 2026
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