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Meet oko

AI enhanced navigation reimagined for people with a disability

A mockup of two iPhones showing two features of the oko app. The iPhone on the left shows that oko detects a stop sign and crosswalk. The iPhone on the left shows a navigation map with end destination Dante West Village.

Oko today. 

Oko empowers you to effortlessly navigate any signalized intersection without having to rely on cities to install an accessible pedestrian signal. Oko uses your smartphone camera and visually interprets the pedestrian signal, providing visual, auditory and tactile feedback to inform you whenever you can cross.  

How to get the most out of oko?

We're dedicated to enhancing your experience by offering step-by-step instructions, best practices, and comprehensive guides to navigate all of oko's functionalities.

A mockup of an iPhone showing that oko detects a walk signal and displays a green bar with the words “walk signal”.
A user crossing the street with oko in the Bronx. The man wears beige pants and a striped shirt. He holds a cane in his left hand and his iPhone in his right hand.
A user standing at the intersection in Baltimore pointing his phone towards a pedestrians signal across the street. The man wears a black rain jacket and a hat. He holds a cane in his right hand and his iPhone in his left hand.

How is oko
unique?

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AI interprets your outdoor environment using your smartphone camera
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Feedback tailored for blind, low vision and deafblind individuals
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Real-time information, AI algorithms run locally on your phone
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No infrastructure changes needed, oko interprets the visual environment as is

What's next for oko?

We're building the best-in-class, AI-enhanced navigation app prioritizing people with a disability first.

A mockup shows an iPhone using the Oko app to assist pedestrians in crossing the street. At the top, a green bar with the words 'Walk Signal' indicates that Oko is detecting a walk signal through the camera. At the bottom, additional information about the intersection is displayed, including text that reads: 'Crossing 49th Street, a 3-lane intersection, heading north on 5th Avenue.
AI enhanced navigation reimagined for pedestrians.
 
Unlike current navigational apps designed for cars, oko is reimagining navigation from a pedestrian-first perspective. Oko leverages AI to interpret real-time visual information from your environment. We are creating a seamless integration with GPS, creating the most accurate pedestrian navigation app available.
AI-powered visual assistance when you need it. 
 
Currently oko helps you identify pedestrian signals, and in the future, it will also assist in identifying things like crosswalks and bus stops - all through our intuitive, AI-powered oko app. Simply raise the phone and, by using your camera, oko will assist you along your route. 
A mockup displays three iPhones, each showcasing a different feature of the Oko app. On the left, an iPhone demonstrates the ability to detect a stop sign and crosswalk. In the middle, another iPhone displays the capability to identify a bus, specifying its line and destination, in this case, bus B61 heading towards Park Slope. The iPhone on the right illustrates the app's ability to recognize bus stops, showcasing a bus stop sign in Manhattan.
A mockup displays an iPhone with the Oko app. The screen shows a navigation map of West Village, Manhattan, highlighting 'Dante' restaurant. Below, there's information about Dante: it's a 14-minute walk from your location, has a 4.5 out of 5-star accessibility rating, and features four interactive buttons. The first button is for calling the restaurant. The second allows users to share their accessibility review. The third offers accessibility details like screen-reader-friendly menus and venue layout. Finally, the last button provides the most accessible route to the restaurant.up of an iPhone showing the OKO app.
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Accessibility Reviews. Help others by reviewing the accessibility of places you visit.
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Accessibility information. Exploring accessibility features of a venue has never been easier with oko. Get instant access to information like screen reader friendly menus, wheelchair accessibility, layout of the venue and more.
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Accessible Routing. Oko always recommends the most accessible route, and with its easy reporting feature, you can alert others to hazards on your route.
Oko for Business.

Discover how oko can elevate your business's accessibility.
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