The Market Gap
When we looked into the market for wearable accessibility technology, we noticed a clear gap. Companies like Envision and OrCam offer wearables starting at $2,000, creating a significant barrier for many.
Our Mission
Empowering the blind and visually impaired
through intuitive, affordable technology
that sparks curiosity and fosters connection
The Journey
What inspired our mission?
The Reality
The visually impaired community often faces significant financial disadvantages. Community feedback consistently tells us that existing solutions are too expensive for what they offer.
Our Response
This revealed a clear need for more affordable and accessible devices. So began our journey to create technology truly built for the majority of the VI community.
How did ExploraVist start?
Our Team
Meet the Founders
Get to know the passionate individuals behind ExploraVist who are dedicated to making technology more accessible and affordable for the visually impaired community.
Team Members
- Nithya YeluriEmbedded
- Max ConineEmbedded
- Nico VillalbaApp Development
- Ruixi XiangMarketing Intern
Research & Development Clinic
Clinic - Our Partnership with The Hive / HMC Clinic provided us with invaluable findings through a year long program of R&D. Every decision throughout this program was made with a human-centered approach, with regular interview sessions at the lighthouse for the blind.
- Katie BaakkonenEngineer
- Taylor LevinsonComputer Science
- Daniel FajardoEngineer
- Massin IhsEngineer
- Ket HollingsworthComputer Science
- Dominick QuayeEngineer
- Mauricio BravoEngineer
Mentors/Advisory Board
Technical
- Aashita KesarwaniData Science Specialist
- Tristan HuangHardware Advisor
Vision & Community
- Asha SrikantiahHuman Centered Design Specialist
- Deon UpshawV.I. Marketing Specialist