Independent mobility to the blind and visually impaired using wearable remote touch sensing technology

Introduction

7Sense™ is a unique innovation that can empower 290 million blind and visually impaired people to safely achieve independent mobility in indoor and outdoor spaces, and to interact with the surrounding environment and people – no remote or physical assistance, no dog, no cane.

Technology Overview

7Sense gives a superhuman sense of touch, enabling users to see and be free. The patented technology comes in the form of a wearable headband comprising a proprietary haptic device (array of physical pixels) and a 3D capture camera.

Functionality

• 7Sense captures the physical world in real-time.
• It conveys information to the users’ forehead through the sense of touch.

Feedback and Validation

The prototype (TRL6) has already collected positive feedback from the Chairman of the Estonian Blind Union, who lost complete sight at age 13. He stated, “For once I was blind, now I can see. This changes everything.”

Company Capabilities

The company has the technical know-how, strategic alliances, and management and business experience to create and deliver the solution effectively and at scale.