3 years ago

WeWalk, Mobility Startup for Visually Impaired, Secures Over £1.5M in Funding

  • WeWalk, a UK-based provider of mobility products for visually impaired people, raised over £1.5 million in funding from institutional investors and over 400 individuals

  • The company plans to use the funds to scale its business globally, establish new R&D partnerships, and develop its technology for other mobility-related functions

  • WeWalk's products include the Smart Cane, which uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect obstacles, and the WeWALK Smartphone App, which provides navigation and directions

  • The company is registered in the UK, EU, US, and has partnered with Microsoft and Imperial College London for R&D

  • Its advisory board includes Professor Washington Ochieng of Imperial College London and Robin Spinks of the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Visually impaired people struggle to navigate their surroundings safely and independently."

      Solution

      "WeWalk provides a smart cane and app that use ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles and provide voice guidance, making it easier for visually impaired people to explore their environment and access public transportation."

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