Pedesting is a navigation app for iOS and Android that provides personalized indoor and outdoor routes, highlighting accessible amenities such as elevators and ramps for pedestrians with disabilities. The app addresses the challenges of navigating urban environments by offering audio directions for users with vision loss and ensuring safe passage through complex cityscapes and buildings.
Funding
$30K 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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Product
Problem
Navigating urban environments poses significant challenges for pedestrians, especially those with disabilities or mobility limitations. Existing navigation apps often lack detailed information about accessible routes, including the location of elevators, ramps, and accessible restrooms, leading to frustration and limited independence.
Solution
Pedesting is a mobile navigation application designed to provide personalized indoor and outdoor routes, prioritizing accessibility for all pedestrians. The app highlights key amenities such as elevators, ramps, and accessible washrooms, enabling users to navigate urban spaces with confidence. By offering audio directions, Pedesting supports independent navigation for individuals with vision loss, ensuring safe and convenient passage through complex cityscapes and buildings. The platform incorporates verified floor plans within "Pedesting Zones" to provide trustworthy routing in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with disabilities, parents with strollers, people with vision loss, and any pedestrian seeking convenient and accessible navigation in urban environments.
Features
- Personalized routing that avoids barriers and prioritizes accessible paths
- Audio directions for users with vision loss
- Verified indoor floor plans within designated "Pedesting Zones"
- Identification of accessible amenities, including elevators, ramps, and accessible restrooms
- Mobile wayfinding through cities and buildings
- Available on iOS and Android platforms