Haptic Navigation Brings New Freedom and Joy to Blind and Sighted Users Alike

Haptic's smart glasses use touch-based navigation to help both blind and sighted users, revolutionizing how we move through spaces

The way both blind and sighted people navigate is being revolutionized by recent developments in haptic technology. Shown at CES 2024, the cutting-edge dotLumen smart glasses provide haptic feedback to direct users without the use of visual or auditory signals. This novel tool is vital for people with impaired vision since it enhances movement and spatial awareness.

Directional indications are subtly communicated by the smart glasses' gentle vibrations against the user's forehead. By improving spatial awareness, this navigation technique enables users to recognize barriers and move seamlessly across challenging terrain. As an alternative to conventional mobility aids like canes or guide dogs, the device has been called a game-changer.

Cornel Amariei, CEO of dotLumen, highlighted the significance of machine learning and human-centered design when designing and developing these glasses, which have the potential for completely changing how people experience navigation. Millions of lives could be profoundly impacted as they get closer to production, driving greater self-reliance and mobility confidence.