---
title: Braille Reader
emoji: 👁️
colorFrom: blue
colorTo: indigo
sdk: gradio
sdk_version: "5.23.0"
app_file: app.py
pinned: false
license: mit
models:
  - prasanthmj/braille-byt5-v3
  - prasanthmj/yolov8-braille
---

# Braille Reader

Upload a scanned braille document and get its English translation.

- **Stage 1:** YOLOv8 detects braille cells in the image
- **Stage 2:** ByT5 translates detected braille (Grade 2 contracted) to English

Supports Grade 2 (contracted) braille — the form used in 90-95% of real braille documents.