Ara

Real optimizaton in assistive technology for the blind and the visually impaired.
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Special Price: From 2,100 to 1,700 USD

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How Ara works in 3 simple steps.

Step 1
Scanning the world around you.

Ara's ultrasonic and lidar sensors continuously scan your surroundings, mapping out your environment.

Step 2
Instantly recognizing obstacles.

Ara's powerful AI processes information in real time. It determines nearby obstacles and categorizes them by height level: top, mid, and low.  Ara will only alert you about obstacles relevant to your movement.

Step 3
Translating findings into vibration patterns.

Ara communicates its findings to you through your sense of touch. Instead of overwhelming you with raw data, Ara translates its insights into intuitive vibration patterns, making it easy for you to grasp and react.

How can Ara help?
A Breakdown of Ara’s Features

Walk safely: anytime, everywhere.

Stay collision-free with Ara's instant obstacle detection.

Using advanced sensors, Ara scans the environment in real-time, identifying potential obstacles in the user's path.

Ara provides accurate and timely alerts through haptic vibration patterns, ensuring you can navigate your surroundings with confidence.

Feel your way through.

Ara breaks down language barriers by using the sense of touch.

The vibration patterns vary based on the location of detected obstacles, whether they're at the top, mid, or low level.

This intuitive "haptic language" eliminates the need for users to learn new cues or signals. It's designed to be universally understood, breaking down language barriers.

Customize your experience

Whether with the white cane or a companion, Ara works to meet your needs.

Enhance your trusted navigation methods with Ara's 'White Cane Mode.'

It complements your cane or guide dog by muting low-level alerts while keeping you informed of higher obstacles.

Forget the On/Off switch.

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Ara adapts to your interactions.

Experience smart efficiency with Ara's adaptive power mode. It conserves energy when you're still and activates instantly with movement, keeping pace with your life.

For continuous readiness, simply disable this feature. Ara is tailored to fit your preferences, ensuring it's always on when you need it.

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Ensuring safety at every step.

Top, mid, and low level obstacle detection.

Each level provides a different vibration pattern, instantly alerting you to the position of the obstacle.
Each interaction helps Ara refine its algorithms through over-the-air updates, ensuring it becomes even more attuned to your needs over time

The Anatomy of Ara

Ara’s sensor suite provides comprehensive coverage of your surroundings. Its strategic sensor placement ensures mobility, reliability, and stability, offering consistent and reliable feedback across all obstacle heights.

Each of the adjustable straps is equipped with its own haptic actuator for a fully immersive feedback system.

Diabetes not only affected Marcela's vision but also her mobility, requiring the use of a walking cane for balance during daily activities. This added to her reliance on mobility aids, including a white cane, and left her largely dependent on others.
Ara transformed her independence by allowing her to use her walking cane safely while freeing up one hand for tasks such as carrying objects, opening doors, and performing daily activities with greater ease.

Joel finds inspiration in the rapid technological progress that's improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Discovering the innovation behind Ara and its potential to transform mobility for the blind and visually impaired filled him with excitement.
Reflecting on the evolution of cellphones and mobility aids, Joel envisions a future where these advancements foster independence and strengthen connections within the community.

Daniel leads an active lifestyle, but his visual impairment occasionally poses challenges, leading to minor yet preventable injuries. With Ara, he stays vigilant and informed about potential obstacles in his path.
He reflects on the opportunities of visually impaired people at independence and declares Ara as a provider of "real hope".

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Harnessing the best of both worlds

Light's precision and
sound's expansiveness

By merging the precision of light-based sensors with the expansive field of view from ultrasound, Ara offers unparalleled navigation insights without the use of cameras. This commitment to privacy ensures you can confidently use Ara in any setting, from security-sensitive areas like airports to the comfort of your home. Dive into a world where technology meets discretion, empowering you to move with unmatched assurance

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The sensor suite provides comprehensive coverage

An upward-pointing ultrasonic sensor dedicated to top-level overhead detection.

Side-mounted ultrasonic sensors on each side and a forward-facing combination of lidar and ultrasonic sensors for mid-level obstacle detection.

Dual lidar sensors angled downwards complemented by an ultrasonic sensor for low-level obstacle detection.

Learn the basics in 10 minutes, master Ara in under a week.

Feel Ara

Familiarize yourself with Ara’s features and feedback.

Navigate with Guidance

Walk around known indoor spaces with guidance.

Explore Independently

Maximize Ara’s capabilities by testing its performance on different environments.
We guide you through every step. Explore our Ara Onboarding program and embark on your journey with confidence.
Ara Onboarding

Tech Specs.

Dimensions and weight

dimensions: 3.5 inches tall, 4.3 inches wide and 2.7 inches deepweight 354 grams, 0.8 pounds

Battery and Power

Battery: Yes/Internal
Charging Time: 4 hours
Battery Duration: Up to one day of walking time (up to 2 hrs)
Battery Type: Lithium Based

Connectivity

Wi-fi Connection: Yes

Ports

Charging Port: USB Type-C
Audio: 3.5mm Headphone jack

Sensors

Light Time of Flight sensor (3)
Ultrasonic sensor(5)
Accelerometer (1)
Gyroscope (1)

Haptic Actuators

Main Device: 6 Actuators
Straps: 4 Actuators

Materials

Device  Case Materials: ABS plastic
Strap Materials: Polyester

Compliance

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Warranty

2 years

Your journey to enhanced mobility starts here!

Risk-free with our 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If it's not the perfect fit for you, simply return it and we'll refund your purchase.

Special Price: From 2,100 to 1,700 USD

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