Navigation with Music Is Topic of New Episode of “On Tech and Vision” Podcast

NEW YORK (Sept. 27, 2024) — When it comes to navigation technology for people who are blind or visually impaired, many apps utilize voice commands, loud tones or beeps, or haptic feedback. To create a more natural, seamless experience, the team at BenVision has created a different type of system that allows users to navigate using musical cues instead!

In this latest episode of “On Tech and Vision,” Dr. Calvin W. Roberts, podcast host and president and CEO of Lighthouse Guild, speaks with BenVision’s CEO and co-founder, Patrick Burton, along with its technology lead, Aaditya Vaze. They share about the inspiration behind BenVision, how they can create immersive soundscapes that double as navigation aids, and the exciting future applications this technology could offer.

The episode also features BenVision’s co-founder and audio director, Soobin Ha. Soobin describes her creative process for designing BenVision’s soundscapes, how she harnesses the power of AI, and her bold vision of what’s to come.

Lighthouse Guild volunteer Shanell Matos tested BenVision herself and shares her thoughts on the experience. As you’ll hear, this technology is transformative!

Now in its fifth season, “On Tech & Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts” “explores big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss. It has over 16,500 downloads since it launched in 2020 and is a recipient of a 2023 Anthem Award. The podcast is available online at Lighthouseguild.org and for downloading on Apple Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio Podcasts and Tunein.com. X: @LighthouseGld #OnTechVision. 

About Lighthouse Guild

Lighthouse Guild provides exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. We provide coordinated care for eye health, vision rehabilitation and behavioral health as well as related services.

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