Lighthouse Tech develops smart eyewear, TAMI, designed to enhance safe navigation for individuals who are blind or vision impaired. This discreet device integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern frame to identify hazards beyond the reach of a white cane. The system communicates environmental information through vibrations, offering users increased independence and confidence in mobility.
Funding
$174.9K 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.
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Problem
Individuals with vision impairments often face mobility challenges due to limitations of traditional aids like white canes, which primarily detect obstacles at ground level. This leaves the upper-body zone vulnerable to collisions, potentially causing injury and hindering independent navigation.
Solution
Lighthouse Tech's TAMI eyewear uses haptic feedback to provide intuitive, tactile alerts for obstacles in the wearer's upper-body zone. Integrated sensors detect objects and communicate their proximity through vibrations in the frame, allowing users to "feel" their surroundings and avoid collisions. This technology offers a hands-free solution that complements traditional mobility aids, enhancing spatial awareness and confidence during navigation. The eyewear is designed to be fashionable and easy to understand, minimizing the learning curve associated with new assistive technologies.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with vision impairments seeking to enhance their mobility and independence, as well as orientation and mobility trainers.
Features
- Integrated obstacle detection sensors covering the upper-body zone
- In-frame haptic feedback system that communicates proximity through vibrations
- Lightweight and fashionable eyewear design
- Magnetic charging port for convenient power replenishment