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, Aira, 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.
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.