HEARSEE MOBILITY Empowering Navigation for All
We're building technology that empowers people who are blind or have low vision to move freely and confidently in the world.
About Us
Since the beginning, Hearsee Mobility has collaborated closely with the blind and low-vision community to ensure our technology meets their real-world needs. Their input has shaped every aspect of our tools—from hardware and software functionality to everyday usability.
In early 2023, we tested our smart cane prototype in a live setting at the National Federation of the Blind conference. The results confirmed our approach: inclusive design powered by community insight. As we continue to refine our solutions, we remain focused on making assistive navigation tools both accessible and affordable to those who need them most.
We believe meaningful change is possible—against all odds—when innovation and lived experience work hand in hand.
Since 2018
Built Step by Step, With the Community
None of this happened in a lab alone. Every milestone below was tested, challenged, and shaped by the blind and low vision community we build for, from a simple idea in 2018 to a mapped, tag-guided navigation system tested in real venues today.
2018
Founded as a Nonprofit
Hearsee Mobility was formed with a mission to improve independence through access
2019
Proof of Concept
We validated the potential of mapped, tag-guided navigation directly with the Salt Lake City blind and low vision community.
2020
Research & Development
Deep research and user testing shaped our core technology and understanding of real-world needs.
2023
Tested at the National Federation of the Blind Conference
We tested our cane prototype with hundreds of users in Michigan, and the NFB Utah Center became our first mapped location outside a controlled
2022
First Official Prototype & App Progress
Our first integrated cane prototype and app took shape with key features and infrastructure milestones.