Biped NOA

NOA is an all-in-one handsfree vest for people with blindness and low vision. Worn on the shoulders, Noa provides obstacle avoidance, GPS navigation, and scene description using AI, making it an ideal complement to a cane or guide dog. Noa weighs about 1 kilo and includes long-lasting batteries that provide up to 7 hours of continuous operation.

Image of the Biped Noa, a black wearable mobility and orientation device designed for assisting with navigation. The device features a wraparound design with cameras and sensors integrated into its front-facing sections.

Navigation. Obstacles. AI.
NOA is your mobility companion

NOA uses advanced science to give clear, instant feedback with 3D beeps through bone-conduction headphones.

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Navigation

NOA delivers precise GPS navigation through bone-conduction headphones, following O&M rules and detailing crosswalks and turn angles.

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AI

NOA uses the latest AI to give detailed descriptions of your surroundings, including street crossings, exits, and stairs, with just a press of a button.

A circular icon with a diagonal line through it, representing obstacle detection and GPS navigation.

Obstacle

NOA uses 3 cameras to replicate the human field of view, even in the dark. It alerts you to obstacles like branches, holes, and scooters with beeps in the headphones and is powered by self-driving car technology from Honda Research Institute.

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Audio Feedback

NOA uses AI to provide real-time audio feedback through bone-conduction headphones, alerting you to obstacles and details about your surroundings, like stairs and nearby people, while keeping your ears free.

Tested by over 200 users, with more than 600 km walked, across 10 countries in 2023.

Testiomonials

I truly loved it. I talked to some students about what kind of device would be most useful to them. You basically made that.

— Alexandra from Birmingham —

I honestly don't think I have ever purchased anything that has so much potential to be life-changing.

— Stuart Beveridge from Seescape —

The biped team works with Honda Research Institute to bring self-driving car to the pedestrian level. Discover why NOA is such a unique device, why it uses cameras and why it has such a wide angle.

Technical Specifications

Acquisition sensors:

  • Depth cameras, infrared cameras

Frame rate:

  • Up to 30 images per second

Light conditions:

  • Day and Night

Range:

  • 30 centimeters, up to 10 meters

Field of view:

  • 90 degrees vertical and 170 degrees horizontal field of view

Connectivity:

  • WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE

Weight:

  • Device: 1044 grams
  • Battery: 224 grams