.lumen builds Pedestrian Autonomous Driving AI (PAD AI) , first showcased in the Glasses for the Blind.
It's the first navigation stack designed specifically for "self-driving" on the pedestrian side. Tested in over 20 countries on 3 continents, it doesn't require internet connectivity or pre-mapping. The first product in which is applied are the Glasses for the Blind.
The Glasses mimic the main features of the Guide Dog for the Blind, in the shape of a headset. While a guide dog works by pulling the users hand, the Glasses "pull" the users head using patented haptics, avoiding them from obstacles, keeping them on sidewalks or helping them navigate crossings and outdoor-indoors transitions. This product has been tested by over 300 blind individuals worldwide, videos of it have been seen by tens of millions of people and is reaching the market in limited series at the end of the year.
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