SunQulp develops wearable technology, the SmartVest, designed to assist visually impaired individuals with outdoor navigation and daily tasks. This system provides real-time vocal feedback regarding obstacles detected from both front and back directions. The device offers comprehensive functionality, including object recognition and text reading, supported by extended battery life for reliable use.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Visually impaired individuals face significant challenges in independent navigation and object recognition, limiting their mobility and access to information in outdoor environments. Current assistive devices often require constant handling or lack comprehensive real-time feedback.
Solution
SunQulp Tech offers SmartVest, a wearable garment with a real-time spoken guidance system designed to enhance the independence of visually impaired individuals. The SmartVest provides hands-free assistance with outdoor navigation by identifying obstacles in both front and back directions. It also incorporates object recognition capabilities, enabling users to recognize people, currency, and road signs. Additionally, the system can read text from various sources, such as textbooks and signs, delivering information through spoken feedback.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes visually impaired individuals seeking greater independence in outdoor navigation and access to information.
Features
- Bi-directional obstacle detection covering front and back directions
- Real-time spoken feedback for notifying users about incoming obstacles
- Object recognition for identifying people, currency notes, and road signs
- Text reading functionality for textbooks and other printed materials
- 45+ hour battery backup on a single charge
- Easy-to-use wearable design, eliminating the need for a cane