Blind artist to run Brighton Marathon with AI glasses in world-first
Blind artist to run Brighton Marathon with AI glasses in world-first
Clarke Reynolds, known as Braille creative Mr Dot, will run the Brighton Marathon guided by Meta AI glasses and remote Be My Eyes volunteers—a groundbreaking assistive-technology feat.
Clarke Reynolds, a blind artist known as Braille creative Mr Dot, is set to run the Brighton Marathon—26.2 miles—guided by technology rather than a traditional guide runner.
He's stepping onto the starting line wearing Meta AI glasses and using the Be My Eyes app to connect with remote volunteers who guide him through crowds, turns, and fatigue in real time.
Together, the Meta AI glasses and the Be My Eyes volunteers create a safety net that helps Reynolds navigate the course while staying true to his artistic identity.
Beyond the finish line, Reynolds hopes the endeavor sparks conversation about accessibility and inspires others with vision loss to chase ambitious goals, blending art, sport and technology in a world-first display of assistive innovation.
