OBEDIO provides a SmartButton for superyachts that lets owners and guests request crew assistance by speaking in any language; the device converts speech to text offline, translates into 100+ languages, and signals the crew without needing apps or internet. The button runs on a two‑year battery and is precision‑machined for luxury environments, streamlining service requests while keeping all data on the vessel.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Superyacht and luxury estate service calls rely on outdated call systems that require frequent battery changes, lack multilingual support, and depend on cloud connectivity, leading to delayed responses, language misunderstandings, and privacy concerns.
Solution
Obedio offers the SmartButton, an offline voice‑to‑text and instant translation device that lets guests request crew service with a single press. The button records speech locally, transcribes it, and translates it into over 100 languages using on‑board AI, then routes the request to crew members’ smartwatches, phones, or the web dashboard. All processing occurs on a local server, ensuring zero data leaves the vessel and providing total privacy. A sealed, CNC‑machined aluminum housing houses a battery that lasts up to two years, eliminating daily charging. The system integrates with Crestron and Control4, supports optional RF redundancy, and includes escalation levels and emergency shake detection for safety.
Target Audience
Primary customers are owners and operators of superyachts, luxury villas, and private estates who need reliable, multilingual guest service solutions, as well as crew members and onboard technology integrators responsible for service workflow and safety.
Features
- Offline voice‑to‑text and real‑time translation in 100+ languages, processed entirely on‑device
- ~2‑year battery life with wireless charging; no nightly charging required
- Seamless integration with Crestron, Control4, and smartwatch/phone apps for crew notifications
- Optional RF redundancy and mesh repeaters to maintain connectivity without internet
- Three‑level automatic escalation and emergency shake detection with guest medical profile broadcast
- Modular ecosystem: SmartButton, crew panels, on‑board server, repeaters, Apple Watch/Wear OS support, iPad dashboard, web app, and offline crew messenger
- Bespoke CNC‑machined aluminum body with customizable inlays (leather, wood, carbon fiber, etc.) for luxury interiors