biped robotics SA

All-in-one navigation device for blind people

40 million people in the world are fully blind. biped is the world's first AI copilot for blind and visually impaired people.

The device is worn on the shoulders, like a harness. It is equipped with 3d cameras, and works like an autonomous vehicle, for humans. It identifies and predicts the trajectories of everything around you, to only warn you about the most important information. biped gives you intuitive audio feedback through bone conduction headphones, and has a battery of more than 3 hours.

Behind biped, a team a 5 software and robotics engineers, 250 beta-testers and 10 partners all around Europe & the US. biped has been commercially available since January 2023.

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biped robotics SA

All-in-one navigation device for blind people

Headquarter:
Epalinges

Foundation Date:
January 2021

Technology:

  • Medtech

Sectors:

  • 3D Printing
  • Electronics
  • Hardware
  • Machine Learning / AI
  • Medical devices
  • Medtech
  • Software
  • Wearable technologies

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