Russia Develops Smart AI Sticker for Everyday Use
An NFC-enabled sticker doubles as a digital assistant, designed to help both everyday users and people with visual impairments.
Russian developers have introduced an AI-powered sticker that functions as a smart NFC or QR tag. A simple tap launches a conversation with a digital assistant on a smartphone—no apps or registration required.
Accessibility was a key design focus. Special NFC stickers feature tactile markings, making them useful for people with visual impairments. In universities, they help students locate classrooms, departments, and offices. Unlike traditional plaques, the stickers avoid long text and display only the NFC symbol.
The technology is also being piloted in public spaces: at bus stops, city service centers, clinics, and schools. Residents can access real-time updates about transport, local events, and services—or connect directly with municipal agencies through a single digital portal.
Pilot projects are already running in several Russian cities. Smart stickers have been deployed in universities, libraries, museums, hospitals, banks, and city parks. The initiative recently secured 1.2 million rubles ($13,000) in funding for rollout in the city of Sarov between 2025 and 2026.
QR code scanning has become second nature in Russia, where people already use it to send and receive packages, pay for purchases, access stadiums, and even obtain government services.
