How the developments of the UIIP of the NSA of Belarus train vision and diagnose equipment
13.08.2026
How can you read faster, capturing entire paragraphs at a glance? How can a schoolchild memorize more in less time, and a complex equipment operator maintain pinpoint visual precision throughout a shift? The answer lies not only in brain training but also in the physiology of the eye.
In the new episode of the "Simply About Science" podcast, Oleg Filipenya, a researcher at the Computer Graphics Laboratory of the Joint Institute for Information Processing (UIIP) of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, revealed the secrets of two breakthrough technologies that at first glance seem distinct.
The first development is aimed at anyone who works with information. It is a unique eye muscle trainer—a thin film with stereo filters. It attaches to any monitor, tablet, or smartphone screen and instantly transforms a flat image into a three-dimensional one. For schoolchildren, this means developing speed reading skills and improving concentration. For professionals, it means improving visual accuracy and reducing fatigue when working with interfaces. The technology literally trains the brain to extract the most important information from visual noise, expanding the boundaries of the visual field.
The second part of the program takes us from our office chairs straight to the grain fields. Now, with the harvesting season in full swing, every hour of combine downtime is costly for farmers. To prevent equipment failure during the peak season, vibration diagnostics are coming to the rescue. Special sensors installed on the machine components detect the slightest deviations in engine or transmission vibrations before a mechanic even notices them. Artificial intelligence analyzes this data and alerts us to the possibility of a future breakdown. As a result, repairs are carried out on a scheduled basis, between shifts, saving money and guaranteeing a timely harvest. This technology is already proving its effectiveness at Belarusian enterprises, extending the life of expensive equipment.
These two topics have one thing in common: both were developed at the Unite Institute for Agricultural Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and are aimed at solving highly practical problems—whether expanding human perception or protecting the country's economy during the harvest season.
In the new episode of the "Simply About Science" podcast, Oleg Filipenya, a researcher at the Computer Graphics Laboratory of the Joint Institute for Information Processing (UIIP) of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, revealed the secrets of two breakthrough technologies that at first glance seem distinct.
The first development is aimed at anyone who works with information. It is a unique eye muscle trainer—a thin film with stereo filters. It attaches to any monitor, tablet, or smartphone screen and instantly transforms a flat image into a three-dimensional one. For schoolchildren, this means developing speed reading skills and improving concentration. For professionals, it means improving visual accuracy and reducing fatigue when working with interfaces. The technology literally trains the brain to extract the most important information from visual noise, expanding the boundaries of the visual field.
The second part of the program takes us from our office chairs straight to the grain fields. Now, with the harvesting season in full swing, every hour of combine downtime is costly for farmers. To prevent equipment failure during the peak season, vibration diagnostics are coming to the rescue. Special sensors installed on the machine components detect the slightest deviations in engine or transmission vibrations before a mechanic even notices them. Artificial intelligence analyzes this data and alerts us to the possibility of a future breakdown. As a result, repairs are carried out on a scheduled basis, between shifts, saving money and guaranteeing a timely harvest. This technology is already proving its effectiveness at Belarusian enterprises, extending the life of expensive equipment.
These two topics have one thing in common: both were developed at the Unite Institute for Agricultural Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and are aimed at solving highly practical problems—whether expanding human perception or protecting the country's economy during the harvest season.