Imagine being able to 'feel' a wall or a person standing in front of you without touching them, almost like a digital version of a bat's sonar. This device uses a camera and AI to scan the room and then taps the user's forehead to describe where things are. It turns visual information into a physical sensation, allowing someone who cannot see to navigate safely on their own.
Traditional tools for the blind, like canes and guide dogs, fail to detect overhead obstacles and are often too expensive or limited in scope. This leaves millions of people without a safe way to navigate independently.
A wearable headband combining 3D cameras, thermal imaging, and AI with a haptic tactile display that vibrates on the user's forehead.
If you are a medical device company dealing with the limitations of white canes and guide dogs — this project developed a wearable headband that translates 3D environmental sensing into tactile signals. This allows users to perceive overhead and dynamic obstacles that traditional tools miss.
If you are a health tech firm dealing with the need for scalable accessibility tools for 290 million visually impaired people — this project developed a proprietary haptic tactile display. This creates a new market for sensory substitution systems that don't rely on sound.
If you are a public health agency dealing with high long-term healthcare and social support costs for the blind — this project developed a remote touch sensing system. This reduces the need for physical human assistance and expensive guide dog training.
Based on available project data, the specific unit price or production cost is not mentioned.
Yes, a strategic objective of the project was to prepare the technology for mass production and market entry.
The technology is based on a patented headband system and a proprietary haptic tactile display.
The project focused on navigating regulatory frameworks to secure CE and ISO certifications for medical certification.
The project period ran from 2022-10-01 to 2025-01-31.
The project is led by a single SME, SEVENTH SENSE OU from Estonia. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the consortium is lean and focused entirely on commercialization and product maturation rather than basic research.
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