Under the Hood: How Spatial Audio Creates a Digital Safety Net

A look behind the scenes at our pathfinding logic for indoor navigation

We’ve talked about the mission; now, we want to show you the technology.

Navigation for the sight loss community has traditionally relied on physical touch or verbal instructions. While both are vital, they don't always provide a full "sense" of a room. Our approach is different. We use 3D Spatial Audio to turn a building's layout into a map you can hear.

Static maps are out of date the moment they are printed. Real buildings are dynamic—furniture is moved, zones are repurposed, and layouts change.

A core feature of the Virtual Guide Dog is its ability to handle a dynamic environment. Our system allows for the digital soundscape to be updated in real-time. Whether it's a temporary exhibition in a foyer or a change in office layout, our navigation adapts to the building’s current reality. This ensures the user is never guided by obsolete information.

In this footage, it demonstrates exactly how the technology works and how it maps dynamically when obstacles are put in the way.

Go to video demonstrating the technology and dynamic mapping