Glide Product Walk-Through - The AI Guide For Blind and Low Vision
Meet Glide — the new first primary mobility aid in nearly a century, designed from the ground up around true independence. In this video, Kyle Buzzard, Co-founder of Glidance, walks you through the device physically and explains how it works.
Glide uses two wheels, an adjustable telescoping handle, and an array of advanced cameras and sensors to physically guide you around obstacles — not just warn you about them. From locating doors, elevators, and stairs to navigating intersections and all-terrain environments, Glide is built to get you where you actually need to go.
🔹 How Glide steers around obstacles
🔹 Indoors & outdoors navigation
🔹 Visual target recognition (doors, elevators, counters & more)
🔹 Intersection & crosswalk navigation
🔹 All-terrain, all-weather design
🔹 Continuous over-the-air learning
Navigation and Mobility Features
Automatic steering and braking to maintain a clear line of travel and obstacle avoidance.
Automatic avoidance of tripping hazards, obstacles, drop-offs, and overhead objects.
Detection and automatic guidance to primary targets such as doors, crosswalks, escalators, etc.
Crosswalk approach assistance and veer prevention
Positional awareness for safe clearance of the device and the user.
Clear and decisive haptic feedback for tactile communication.
Left and right steering buttons and a center confirmation button.
Turn detection and guidance, safety lights for road crossings, and narrow path indication.
Post-Launch Features via over-the-air updates
*Voice input, Scene description, Guidance on pre-trained routes, map integration with 3rd party navigation apps and route planners, 3rd party app integration, and more.
Technical Features:
Telescoping handle with user-replaceable rubber grip. Comfortable for both left and right-handed use.
-Portable, collapsible, and light (9lbs / 4kg). Comfortably fits into a standard overhead bin. (Dimensions: 28” tall, 10” wide, and 9” deep when fully compact. The handle extends to a maximum height of 43”)
-Powerful built-in speaker with Bluetooth headset connection for audio feedback.
-Microphone array for voice capture in noisy environments.
-Dual infrared-enhanced stereo depth cameras with near-range ground and overhead obstacle detection, cliff detection, and broader vision up to 50 feet ahead.
-Steering, option selection, and volume buttons built into the handle grip, with a ‘quick access’ programmable button on the back of the handle.
8-inch all-terrain wheels on quick-release hubs for easy replacement and cleaning.
-Water, dust, and dirt resistant with a minimum IP54 rating. Safe operating temperature range from –5f to 105f.
I-ntegrated rechargeable 95 Wh lithium-ion battery — airline carry-on friendly.
6+ hours of active use (30,000+ steps), with smart low power mode to preserve battery for all-day use.
-Charges via the included magnetic connector cable or a standard USB-C cable as a backup. Approximately 3-hour full charge from empty using a 60W -USB-C PD power adapter.
-Companion app for setup and onboarding, device settings, and Over-The-Air updates
-Connectivity via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and LTE (data plan included in subscription costs).
Learn more at www.glidance.io
Glidance: Intelligent & Autonomous Mobility Aid for Blind and Low Vision
Glidance | Glide, a groundbreaking leap in assistive technology, is the first self-guided mobility assistant designed for individuals with sight loss.