Biped NOA
NOA is an all-in-one handsfree vest for people with blindness and low vision. Worn on the shoulders, Noa provides obstacle avoidance, GPS navigation, and scene description using AI, making it an ideal complement to a cane or guide dog. Noa weighs about 1 kilo and includes long-lasting batteries that provide up to 7 hours of continuous operation.
Navigation. Obstacles. AI.
NOA is your mobility companion
NOA uses advanced science to give clear, instant feedback with 3D beeps through bone-conduction headphones.
Tested by over 200 users, with more than 600 km walked, across 10 countries in 2023.
Testiomonials
"I truly loved it. I talked to some students about what kind of device would be most useful to them. You basically made that."
Alexandra from Birmingham
"I honestly don't think I have ever purchased anything that has so much potential to be life-changing."
Stuart Beveridge from Seescape
"From all the technologies we have tested, Noa is probably the best obstacle detection system."
Stephan from SZBlind, Switzerland
Technical Specifications
Acquisition sensors:
- Depth cameras, infrared cameras
Frame rate:
- Up to 30 images per second
Light conditions:
- Day and Night
Range:
- 30 centimeters, up to 10 meters
Field of view:
- 90 degrees vertical and 170 degrees horizontal field of view
Connectivity:
- WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE
Weight:
- Device: 1044 grams
- Battery: 224 grams