Arabic Optical Character Recognition ArabicOCR
The Mada Qatar Assistive Technology Center will embark on an ambitious research project, titled “Arabic Optical Character Recognition (ArabicOCR).” This pioneering initiative seeks to advance current methodologies in optical character recognition (OCR) specifically for the Arabic script, which is characterized by its complexity, diacritical marks, and contextual shapes. In the context of assistive technology, the project has the potential to be transformative. It aims to democratize access to information for Arabic-speaking individuals with visual impairments and learning disabilities, consequently increasing their independence and ability to participate in society.