This startup develops a smart jacket that uses haptic feedback to provide spatial information to visually impaired individuals. The wearable device offers hands-free navigation and object detection through vibrations, enhancing independence and comfort for users.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Visually impaired individuals often face challenges in navigating their surroundings independently, relying on tools like canes or guide dogs that have limitations in object detection and spatial awareness. Existing solutions may not provide sufficient hands-free, real-time information about obstacles and the environment.
Solution
The White Jacket is a wearable device designed to enhance mobility and spatial awareness for visually impaired people through haptic feedback. The jacket uses advanced AR technology to detect objects within a 5-meter range and communicates spatial information to the user via ten integrated vibration motors. This hands-free system allows for comfortable and discrete navigation, providing real-time feedback about the user's surroundings without the need for constant physical contact with a cane or reliance on a guide dog. The level of feedback can be tailored to the user's comfort.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes visually impaired individuals seeking enhanced mobility and spatial awareness, as well as organizations and institutions that support the visually impaired community.
Features
- Advanced AR technology for object detection up to 5 meters.
- Ten integrated vibration motors strategically placed to convey spatial information.
- Haptic feedback system for hands-free navigation.
- Configurable vibration intensity for personalized comfort.
- Lightweight and discreet design for comfortable wear.