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biped.ai
AI navigation harness for people with vision loss
- 1-20 employees
- B2C
- Artificial Intelligence
- Manufacturing
- MedTech
- Lausanne, VD
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Company mission
To build a life-changing innovation, that could let users discover new places entirely on their own, safely and independently.
Our take
The daily navigation of unfamiliar environments poses a constant obstacle for blind and visually impaired individuals, hindering their freedom of movement. Recognising this issue, biped.ai has developed its AI copilot system, a wearable navigation harness equipped with 3D cameras and AI algorithms, that leverages autonomous driving technology to provide real-time guidance and obstacle avoidance.
The recent announcement of a successful funding round reflects a vote of confidence from the tech community in biped.ai's rather niche offering. In addition, its focus on entering the US market and expanding across Europe aligns with the company's ambition to reach a broader audience of individuals who stand to benefit from the life-changing potential of its technology.
As biped.ai secures its position as a leader in assistive technologies, the future looks promising. A collaboration with Honda Research Insititute and recognition through awards such as the Prix de la Canne Blanche showcase the company's commitment to continuous innovation, with the recent investments enabling the refinement and expansion of its technology, ensuring that more visually impaired individuals globally can experience enhanced mobility.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2023
$1.4m
SEED
Jun 2023
$0.2m
GRANT
Total funding: $1.8m
Leadership
Maël Fabien
(CEO)They are also the co-founder of staffme.ai, as well as being a Content Creator and Podcast host. Previously they were a Machine Learning and Cloud Lecturer at VIVADATA, and a Data Scientist at Anesen and Veamly.
Bruno Vollmer
(CTO)Co-host of the Einfach Tech Podcast. Previously a Graduate Research Assistant at RWTH Aachen University and a Student Software Developer at S O NAH and snabBus.