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Empower Yourself
or A Loved One Who Has Sight Loss
with Glide

Glide is a self-guided mobility aid that gets you anywhere safely & independently

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Empower Yourself or a Loved One Who Has Sight Loss with Glide

Glide is a self-guided mobility aid that gets you anywhere safely & independently

Hero imaAn image of the Glide device against a pinkish purple background. Glide’s handle extends to its base module supported on two wheels on the ground. There is a camera near the top of the handle and a sensor array at the front of the base module.

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NO COMMITMENT | NO DOWN PAYMENT

An image of Glide against a pinkish purple background. This autonomous guide has a long adjustable handle, with a module at the base housing a computer with wheels on either side of the module. There is a sensor at the front of the module as well as sensors on the shaft of the handle.

IT JUST WORKS:

Get Where You Need to Go, Safely & Independently

Glide Simply Guides the Way

Holding Glide’s ergonomic handle in one hand and walking at your own pace, Glide will simply guide you by steering its wheels.

Avoid Obstacles

With obstacle detection for both stationary and moving objects, you can navigate high-traffic areas with confidence.

Find Doors, Elevators, Stairs, & More

With its camera and sensors, Glide will detect and direct you to key waypoints and line of sight targets, and apply its haptic handle and automatic braking system when you arrive.

IT JUST WORKS:

Get Where You Need to Go, Safely & Independently

An image of a woman carrying a suitcase in one hand and using Glide with the other hand while navigating an airport.

Glide Simply Guides the Way

Holding Glide’s ergonomic handle in one hand and walking at your own pace, Glide will simply guide you by steering its wheels.

An image showing the Glidance app finding doors. Glidance AI is aware of two way points and line of sight targets.

Avoid Obstacles

With obstacle detection for both stationary and moving objects, you can navigate high-traffic areas with confidence.

An image showing the Glidance app finding doors. Glidance AI is aware of two way points and line of sight targets.

Find Doors, Elevators, Stairs, & More

With its camera and sensors, Glide will detect and direct you to key waypoints and line of sight targets, and apply its haptic handle and automatic braking system when you arrive.

Powered by Glidance AI

Glidance AI uses real-time data from an array of advanced sensors to map the best routes, identify targets of interest, and avoid obstacles to get you safely to your destination.

An image of the cameras and sensors on Glide and where they are located. The haptic module is located on the handle grip. The speaker and microphone are located just below the grip. The camera sensors are located the upper third of the shaft. The LIDAR sensor and ultrasonic sensors are located at the base of Glide. The steering and braking servos are connected to the wheels.

*packed with so much tech and weighing in at just 6.6 lb.

Powered by Glidance AI

Glidance AI uses real-time data from an array of advanced sensors to map the best routes, identify targets of interest, and avoid obstacles to get you safely to your destination.

The cameras and sensors on Glide and where they are located. The haptic module is located on the handle grip. The speaker and microphone are located just below the grip. The camera sensors are located the upper third of the shaft. The LIDAR sensor and ultrasonic sensors are located at the base of Glide. The steering and braking servos are connected to the wheels.

Camera Sensor

Haptic Module

LiDAR Sensor

Speaker & Microphone

Steering & Braking Servos

Ultrasonic Sensors

*packed with so much tech and weighing in at just 6.6 lb.

Three Ways to Glide

An image of app screenshot of a pre-mapped route. The screenshot is overlaid against an image of someone using Glide.

PRE-MAPPED

Pre-program your most frequent routes.

An image of a man using Glide while walking on a concrete sidewalk passing a building.

REAL-TIME

Set your destination using voice commands or your favorite navigation app.

An image of a man walking with Glide and another person through a building.

Spontaneous

Walk without a set destination. Stay on path & avoid obstacles.

Compatible with:

An image showing navigation apps that are compatible with Glide. These include Google Maps, Apple Maps, Blind Square, and more.

Three Ways to Glide

An image of app screenshot of a pre-mapped route. The screenshot is overlaid against an image of someone using Glide.

PRE-MAPPED

Pre-program your most frequent routes.

An image of a man using Glide while walking on a concrete sidewalk passing a building.

REAL-TIME

Set your destination using voice commands or your favorite navigation app.

An image of a man walking with Glide and another person through a building.

Spontaneous

Walk without a set destination. Stay on path & avoid obstacles.

Compatible with:

An image showing navigation apps that are compatible with Glide. These include Google Maps, Apple Maps, Blind Square, and more.

Walk with Confidence with These Features & More

Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance

Precision Indoor & Outdoor Navigation

Active Scene Description

Personalized Routes

6+ Hour All-Day Battery

Compatibility with Navigation Apps

Live Remote Assistance & Emergency Help

Collapsible & Adjustable  Handle

Walk with Confidence with These Features & More

Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance

Precision Indoor & Outdoor Navigation

Active Scene Description

Personalized Routes

6+ Hour All-Day Battery

Compatibility with Navigation Apps

Live Remote Assistance & Emergency Help

Collapsible & Adjustable Handle

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in mobility guides — ever.

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Be proud to be part of the greatest innovation in mobility guides — ever.

Life with Glide

Read about the following experiences to give you a taste of how your life will change with Glide.

An image of an elderly woman walking through bookstore holding Glide with an elderly man and a child.

Have Your Surroundings Described with Active Scene Description

As you walk, voice feedback keeps you updated on relevant details within your environment.

Confidently Get Around in Indoor Space

We’ve partnered with indoor map providers, giving us access to highly detailed maps of select indoor spaces.

Get real-time turn by turn navigation within large and complex facilities.

An image of an elderly woman walking through bookstore holding Glide with an elderly man and a child.
An image of a woman carrying a suitcase in one hand and using Glide with the other hand while navigating an airport.

Travel Independently, Across Town or Across the World

Navigate airports, train stations, and more.

REMOTE HELP:

You’re Never Alone

Glide is preparing for integration with leading apps to allow a remote assistant to visually interpret your surroundings via Glide’s camera.

An image of a man wearing headphones against a dark grey background. This indicates that Glide is preparing integration with leading apps and remote assistance to see your surroundings.
An image of a woman using Glide while crossing the street in the rain.

Brave Through the Elements with Water Resistance

A water-resistant enclosure made from rugged materials allows Glide to operate outdoors, rain or shine.

6 HOURS ACTIVE USE

Long-Lasting Battery

The rechargeable battery powers up to 6 hours of active use, allowing you to complete a full day without worry.

An image of a woman using Glide to walk through a park with a friend.

Life with Glide

Read about the following experiences to give you a taste of how your life will change with Glide.

An image of an elderly woman walking through bookstore holding Glide with an elderly man and a child.

Have Your Surroundings Described with Active Scene Description

As you walk, voice feedback keeps you updated on relevant details within your environment.

An image of a woman carrying a suitcase in one hand and using Glide with the other hand while navigating an airport.

Confidently Get Around in Indoor Spaces

We’ve partnered with indoor map providers, giving us access to highly detailed maps of select indoor spaces. Get real-time turn by turn navigation within large and complex facilities.

An image of a man walking with Glide and another person through a building.

Travel Independently, Across Town or Across the World

Navigate airports, train stations, and more.

An image of a man wearing headphones against a dark grey background. This indicates that Glide is preparing integration with leading apps and remote assistance to see your surroundings.

REMOTE HELP:

You’re Never Alone

Glide is preparing for integration with leading apps to allow a remote assistant to visually interpret your surroundings via Glide’s camera.

An image of a woman using Glide while crossing the street in the rain.

Brave Through the Elements with Water Resistance

A water-resistant enclosure made from rugged materials allows Glide to operate outdoors, rain or shine.

An image of a woman using Glide to walk through a park with a friend.

6 HOURS ACTIVE USE

Long-Lasting Battery

The rechargeable battery powers up to 6 hours of active use, allowing you to complete a full day without worry.

Let Glide be Your Guide

Let Glide be Your Guide

About Glidance

At Glidance we imagine a world in which every person with sight loss can get out and about. This is what energizes our team and is why we do what we do. We exist to empower people with sight loss to fully participate as engaged members of society through advancements in AI and autonomous systems.

An image of the creator of Glide, Amos Miller.
An image of the creator of Glide, Amos Miller.

About Glidance

At Glidance we imagine a world in which every person with sight loss can get out and about. This is what energizes our team and is why we do what we do. We exist to empower people with sight loss to fully participate as engaged members of society through advancements in AI and autonomous systems.

An image of the creator of Glide, Amos Miller.

Amos Miller

Meet the Creator

Amos lost his sight in his 20s and struggled with using a cane. His experience inspired him to use his tech expertise to develop something better.

Amos brings extensive tech product leadership experience, most recently at Microsoft Research incubating advanced products for people with disabilities using AI, augmented reality and robotics. He was the founder of Microsoft Soundscape, a leading innovative audio augmented reality navigation app. Amos also served as a trustee and then chairman of the board of the Guide Dogs organization in the UK, and while in Singapore , Amos was the chairman of Guide Dogs Singapore where he led a strategic investment in local guide dog training capabilities for the country.

An image of the creator of Glide, Amos Miller.

Amos Miller

Meet the Creator

Amos lost his sight in his 20s and struggled with using a cane. His experience inspired him to use his tech expertise to develop something better.

Amos brings extensive tech product leadership experience, most recently at Microsoft Research incubating advanced products for people with disabilities using AI, augmented reality and robotics. He was the founder of Microsoft Soundscape, a leading innovative audio augmented reality navigation app. Amos also served as a trustee and then chairman of the board of the Guide Dogs organization in the UK, and while in Singapore Amos was the chairman of Guide Dogs Singapore where he led a strategic investment in local guide dog training capabilities for the country.

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