Haptic

Haptic began with a clear mission: to empower the blind and visually impaired community through non-visual navigation. By transforming spatial data into precise vibration patterns, Haptic enabled individuals to move confidently through the world without relying on sight or sound. What started as a tool for accessibility has evolved into a powerful platform for universal, touch-based communication and applicable anywhere traditional interfaces fall short.

Today, Haptic’s patented HapticNav system delivers screen-free, audio-free navigation through smartphones, wearables, and smart glasses. It supports operations in environments where visual and auditory inputs are compromised, such as military missions, emergency response, and high-volume transportation systems. In these environments, even a few seconds of confusion or delay can result in mission failure, safety risks, or systemic inefficiencies. Whether guiding a soldier through low-visibility terrain or enabling seamless airport navigation, Haptic translates information into intuitive tactile signals that improve situational awareness and reduce cognitive load.

With proven deployments across rideshare, aviation, and public infrastructure, Haptic is now extending its reach into defense and state-level operations. Backed by U.S. patents and a growing developer ecosystem, Haptic is positioned as a foundational layer for efficient, human-centered operations - bringing its original mission full circle while expanding its impact across industries.

Haptic (formerly WearWorks) has achieved significant traction across both commercial and government sectors with its patented HapticNav system, which enables screen-free, audio-free navigation through tactile feedback. Originally developed for the blind and visually impaired, the technology is positioned to power applications in rideshare, maps, emergency response, and defense.

The company holds multiple U.S. patents and has secured a Letter of Intent with Uber to enhance accessibility for low-vision riders. Haptic has partnered with Mapbox to integrate its SDK into their mapping platform and is engaged with Google’s navigation ecosystem for broader deployment. The company gained global recognition when Simon Wheatcroft became the first blind person to run the NYC Marathon without sighted assistance using Haptic’s wearable, the Wayband—an achievement featured by NYTimes, TED, CNN, DiscoveryChannel and TechCrunch.

Backed by the National Science Foundation and actively expanding through Carahsoft and other procurement channels, Haptic is positioning its SDK as a critical layer for mission-critical and inclusive operations across public and private domains.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/29/haptics-touch-based-navigation-helps-blind-and-sighted-alike-get-around-without-looking/
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(DiscoveryChannel "This is AI) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0uehCrPMlU&t=915s
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