[NFBOH-Cleveland] Attend Virtual Demo Day

[smturner.234 at gmail.com]

Ohio, Members and Friends,

 

We have an exciting opportunity to learn of a new and innovative tool that
may be a game changer for seniors, newly blind individuals, you and for me.

 

At the last Sharing Solutions meeting, Barba Pierce presented on "the
world's first self-guided AI-powered mobility aid ", called Glide. So, After
President, Payne and I had a meeting, I reached out to them to become a
vendor. Of course, the conversation went well and they are not able to
attend the convention, but willing to come into our zoom room to further
give more details.

 

The information is below for you to register. Please spread the word.

 

I hope everyone is very excited for this opportunity!

 

Suzanne

 

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You're Invited...
NFB - Ohio & Glide 
Virtual Demo Day | October 2nd, 2024


   Date: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
   Time: 12pm Eastern Time
   Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/4081850851

Meeting ID: 408 185 0851


   Registration Link: 
   https://zoomto.me/C5FDD

*The session will be recorded and shared with registrants for those who
cannot make it.

What is a Glide "Virtual Demo Day"?

In collaboration with the NFB of Ohio, Glidance <http://www.glidance.io>  is
extending an open invitation to join us for a free interactive and
informational "Virtual Demo Day" to learn about Glide
<http://glidance.io/product>  - the world's first self-guided AI-powered
mobility aid designed to help the blind and low vision community navigate
more confidently, comfortably, and safely.

You'll have a unique opportunity to meet the Glidance team, hear the story
behind the device, and get a detailed physical description and
multi-scenario walk-through of the device's features, capabilities, and use
cases.  There will be plenty of time for a live and interactive Q&A session
at the end, as well as an opportunity to share feedback and ideas with the
team!

What is Glide?

Glide <http://www.glidance.io/product>  is a revolutionary new device in the
assistive technology space. Powered by Glidance's Sensible Wayfinding System
- a high intensity computer vision and sense making AI system - Glide uses
real-time data from an array of advanced sensors to understand complex
spaces, map the best routes, identify targets of interest, and avoid
obstacles to get you safely to your destination.

 

Glide's Capabilities:

*	Intelligently navigate around obstacles and hazards.
*	Locate doors, elevators, stairs, and more.
*	Guide you to your destination safely, indoors & outdoors.
*	Describe your surroundings with an active scene description.
*	Allow for pre-mapped routes and freestyle walking

Resources:

*	You can learn more about Glide <https://glidance.io/product/> 's
features here.
*	See a video from Glide <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8HdVA31rWI>
's Founder, Amos Miller, here.
*	Read Glide <https://glidance.io/frequently-asked-questions/> 's FAQS
here.



About Glidance:

Founded by Amos Miller, <https://glidance.io/about-us/>  who led Microsoft's
ground-breaking Soundscape project, Glidance is an assistive technology
startup that is on a mission to transform independent mobility for people
who are blind or have low vision. Their team of engineers, researchers,
designers and technologists alongside over 4,000 blind and low vision
community members, are developing Glide, the world's first self-guided
mobility aid which blends cutting-edge navigational robotics and AI with an
intuitive and user-friendly experience.

Glidance has already won numerous awards and accolades for its work,
including the Edison Awards 2024, RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024, CES
2024 CTA Foundation Award, and Robo Business Pitchfire award 2023.

 

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