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Karthik Mahadevan

Envision Glasses - AI-powered smartglasses for the blind and visually impaired

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The Envision Glasses are a combination of the Google Glass 2 and Envision's award-winning AI-technology. The technology, currently available as an app on iOS and Android, already enables thousands of users to independently access the world around them.

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Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
Hi PH πŸ‘‹, Super excited to finally launch our product on here, especially on Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Two years ago, we launched the Envision App that spoke out the visual world for the blind and visually impaired. It has been empowering thousands of blind and visually impaired users all over the world to perform their daily tasks independently. One request that our users constantly had was to create a way for them to use Envision's features in a more hands-free and unobtrusive way, especially outdoors and while holding a white cane or a dog in one hand already. Thus, we started experimenting with porting our software and knowledge on existing smartglasses. After testing several options, we finally partnered with Google and got access to their newly launched Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2. Its physical embodiment and software support met our user’s needs in the best way possible. The pilot tests thus far have been great and we cannot wait to get this in the hands of everyone asap! We are still a small team, so do help us spread the word about it! Our team will be here in the comments and happy to answer any questions you all might have! Cheers, Karthik from Envision P.S. There is a special 10% discount for hunters. Use the code 'GAAD10' at checkout πŸ€— P.P.S. If this product is not for you but you would still like to show support to our team, you can buy a limited edition t-Shirt or buy us a coffee too! β˜•οΈ
Benjamin Hofer
As a user of the Envision AI app, I'm very happy to see the glasses coming out and I'm personally hoping that many app developers will use them as a plattform. Especially I think of Be My Eyes, Aira but also many other assistive apps out there. The glasses can be a real benefit and the best thing is you can try out the Envision app and you will know what you'll get on the glasses. Ben from Germany.
Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
@benjamin_hofer Thanks a lot! Yes, that's one of the unique things that we are doing as well, that in addition to offering all functions of our app, we are opening it up as a platform for other app developers. So they can also jump in and offer their complimentary service on Envision Glasses. Hopefully we will have more good news to announce on that end soon!
Jaikishen Jayesingha
An epic game changer
Jesse Wienholts
This can really become the next big thing in accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision. I am fully blind and have tested these glasses out and would definitely recommend them!
Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
Thanks Jesse, really excited to launch this to everyone soon!
Kshitij Aggarwal
Maker
A first of its kind product for the Visually impaired. Hoping the best for the product and the team
Hardik Parmar
As a designer, I really love how this product has evolved from its very successful digital app version to physical product-glasses. From usability point of view it would be a great tool for visually impaired people to be more independent in their personal and professional lives.
Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
@hardik_parmar1 Thanks, yes, we have worked diligently with our testing visually impaired user to really provide the experience that works best for them.
Daria Nepriakhina
Congratulations on the big launch! It is an amazing product that truly helps people!
Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
@epicantus Thanks, Daria! πŸ™Œ
Karin van Soest
Just amazing! Guys, Karthiks, I’m so happy to see the leaps you have made since we worked together in the Startup in Residence Program The Hague. These guys are an amazing team and are already helping so many people with visual impairment. If you are visually impaired and thinking of trying out their tech, go for it. It’ll change your life.
Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
@karinvsoest Thanks a lot, Karin! πŸ™Œ
Yury Makarov
Awesome idea and mission! Good luck!
Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
@yury_makarov Thanks a lot, Yuri! πŸ™Œ
David Sancho
I'm speachless. Amazing work, hopefully tech brings those improvements into human lives.
Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
@david_sancho Thanks for the encouragement, David! Yes, we are truly trying to put two emerging technologies - AI and Smartglasses - to solve a meaningful human problem! Really excited about other human possibilities this opens up too!
Hoye Lam | ζž—ζ΅©ζ„
Such a great product. This product could be the stepping stone of empowering glasses to the next level. With the focus on the visually impaired, Envision will be one of the companies to keep an eye out in the world of accessibility. Congratulations on the launch and good luck beyond!
Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
@hoyelam Thanks, Hoye! Really excited for the future! πŸš€
caryn werner
This is a really great idea!!! WOW!
Karthik Mahadevan
Maker
@caryn___ Thanks a lot, Caryn! :)
Sander
Super product, super team! Good luck Karthik!