From Superinnovators 19/01/24
US startup Glidance (founded 2023) unveiled an autonomous mobility aid, Glide, in late 2023 that uses sensors to help vision-impaired people steer around obstacles and navigate in public spaces.
Glide gives haptic/audio feedback, applies auto-braking, navigates pre-programmed or spontaneous routes and has 6+ hours battery life.
Founder and CEO Amos Miller lost his sight in his 20s due to a genetic eye condition and his experience led him to create Glide.
The device will be available on subscription model similar in price to a smartphone and a beta program is due to start in spring 2024.
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