Tech-enabled services for the 300 million visually impaired people around the globe.
The Why
More than 10 million people in the United States are blind and low vision. Aira and DDSTUDIO collaborated on the development of Horizon smart glasses. Through a unique combination of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and human interactivity, Aira provides their users (also known as Explorers) with instant access to visual information. Explorers use this information to accomplish daily tasks with a heightened sense of efficiency, and greater engagement with their environment.
The Who
Aira is a visual interpreting service. Live, on-demand access to visual information. It’s an accommodation or productivity tool that connects you to actual humans to simplify your daily life.
DDSTUDIO’S design leadership in medical technology and high-tech product development enabled it to assemble a team with the experience, expertise and processes to develop an outstanding startup product for Aira in less than one year.
The How
Horizon smart glasses were designed to allow Explorers to surmount most day-to-day obstacles and then some, from crossing a busy intersection, to navigating through the airport, to shopping and reading a prescription label, including one Horizon user running a marathon.
The purpose-build Horizon smart glasses include an improved design, incredible battery life, 120 degrees of visual field, better video quality and superior connectivity. Explorers are able to reliably connect with agents for an enhanced visual experience. Using video streamed through the camera in the glasses, in addition to GPS-assisted mapping and a user profile, trained agents help the user with the task at hand.
Location: San Diego, California
Client Type: Start-up
The Feeling
Through a unique combination of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and human interactivity, we provide our users (also known as Explorers) with instant access to visual information. Explorers use this information to accomplish daily tasks with a heightened sense of efficiency, and greater engagement with their environment.
The Experience
Horizon Smart Glasses became available in May 2018. They come paired with an Aira dedicated smartphone, powered by AT&T, enabling the user to feel more engaged and efficient in every activity they do, from household chores; to traveling; to enjoying social occasions.
