Letsenvision

The startup develops a mobile application that utilizes optical character recognition, facial recognition, and scene description technologies to assist individuals with visual impairments. This application enables users to independently read texts, identify objects and faces, and navigate environments such as supermarkets and public transport.

The Hague, The Netherlands

Updated 2 months ago

Funding

$2.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.

Funding rounds are not available yet.

Founders

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Product

Problem

Individuals with visual impairments face significant challenges in accessing visual information, hindering their independence in everyday tasks such as reading, object recognition, and navigation. Existing assistive technologies often lack the intuitiveness and comprehensive functionality needed for seamless integration into daily life.

Solution

Envision provides AI-powered solutions that articulate visual information into speech, enabling people who are blind or have low vision to access the world around them. The core offering includes the Envision App and Envision Glasses, which utilize advanced optical character recognition (OCR), scene description, and facial recognition technologies. These products allow users to independently read texts, identify objects and people, and navigate various environments. Envision's technology promotes independence by providing real-time access to visual information, fostering a sense of knowledge and possibility for its users.

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes individuals who are blind or have low vision, as well as enterprises seeking to enhance workplace accessibility and inclusivity for their employees with visual impairments.

Features

**Instant Text:** Reads short text aloud as it appears in front of the user.
**Scan Text:** Reads longer pieces of text in over 60 languages, with smart guidance and layout detection for accurate capture.
**Batch Scan:** Captures multiple pages of text in one go.
**Describe Scene:** Provides a description of the surroundings, enhancing environmental awareness.
**Find Objects:** Identifies and announces the location of common objects.
**Find People:** Detects and identifies familiar faces in a crowd.
**Teach a Face:** Allows users to teach the system to recognize new faces.
**Detect Colors:** Identifies the color of objects.
**Envision Companion:** Enables hands-free video calls to trusted contacts for real-time assistance.
**Ask Envision:** AI-powered assistant that answers questions about text or scene descriptions.
**Ally AI Assistant:** Provides hands-free personal AI assistance.
Integrations with Aira, Cash Reader, and BlindSquare