Aira . IO announced it has raised $ 500 in a small seed round , led by Lux Capital and Google Venture Partners . The company ’s platform leverages Google 's smart - eyeware , Glass , to help blind and visually impaired users to navigate . The startup also announced that it has completed a multi - site pilot trial with blind participants , testing the assistance of blind users navigate busy streets , shopping and using public transport .
Aira.IO announced it has raised $790,000 in a small seed round, led by Lux Capital and ARCH Venture Partners. The company’s device leverages Google's smart-eyeware, Glass, to help blind and visually impaired users to navigate. The startup also announced that it has completed a multi-site beta trial with 100 participants, testing the assistance of blind users navigate busy streets, shopping and using public transport.