The dotLumen headset is a cutting-edge device designed to enhance the mobility and environmental interaction of individuals with visual impairments.
Utilizing advanced cameras, LiDAR technology, and AI-driven algorithms, the headset creates a real-time 3D map of the user's surroundings. This allows it to detect obstacles, recognize objects, and understand spatial configurations.
Navigation guidance is delivered through audio cues—either via earbuds or bone-conduction headphones—while haptic feedback helps alert users to nearby hazards or assists in directional orientation.
The headset can also identify key landmarks and everyday items such as doors, vehicles, and chairs to aid with spatial awareness. Designed for extended wear, it emphasizes comfort and offers smartphone connectivity for easy updates, personalization, and improved accessibility.
The ultimate aim of the dotLumen headset is to significantly enhance the independence, confidence, and mobility of visually impaired users, enabling them to navigate both urban and indoor environments more safely and effectively.