Community and Vision

A detailed, full-color photograph of a cartoon-style yellow dog mascot, wearing aviator goggles and a red bandana with a white letter 'R', sitting at a high-tech office desk. The dog is actively typing on a mechanical keyboard with colorful keys. Two monitors display data: the left one shows lines of code and a map with colorful routes, and the right one features the text "SYSTEM READY. SEE HEAR REMEMBER. 16 JUNE.". The desk also holds a white coffee mug with "Suzie" printed on it, an open notebook with tech diagrams, a 'VGD' branded multiple-phone charging dock with several phones, and various pieces of advanced tech and a 3D printer in the background. A calendar on the wall behind the desk has June 16th circled in red. The setting is an advanced technology R&D lab.

Bridging the Gap: Introducing Virtual Guide Dogs at ‘See Hear Remember’

At Red Nought, our core philosophy is simple: technology should bridge gaps, not create them. For the past 18 years, we’ve been involved in adventures that aim to push boundaries, but the work we are doing on Virtual Guide Dogs, centered on accessibility and independent navigation, feels like the most significant chapter yet. Since we were awarded the government grant in October 2025, our team has been working to develop a solution that doesn't just assist, but empowers.

rachelb78

Jun 42 min read

A celebratory round chocolate cake dedicated to the Virtual Guide Dog project. On top sits a yellow Labrador fondant topper wearing VR goggles. The side of the cake features fondant logos for UKRI and Innovate UK. Yellow lettering on the black cake board reads 'VIRTUAL GUIDE DOG' interspersed with small red cubes. The cake is decorated with small yellow stars against a black background

Why We're Bringing Gaming Tech to Indoor Navigation

Home-made celebration cake upon winning the UK Innovate Grant Our vision is for a world where your sight doesn't dictate your map. We believe that independence shouldn't end at the entrance of a library, the lobby of a museum, or the gates of a university. Enter: The Virtual Guide Dog We believe independence shouldn’t stop at the front door. That’s why we’ve developed the Virtual Guide Dog, a digital safety net designed to turn complex buildings into intuitive, navigable soun

rachelb78

Apr 281 min read