BuzzClip for the Blind

Orientation and Mobility is difficult for a person living with blindness or partial sight. A major pain point that needs to be addressed is detecting obstacles above the waist, particularly at head level. This problem is further exacerbated in developing countries due to a lack of accessible infrastructure and a lack of social assistance. In addition, this core issue of limited mobility often extends into further difficulties for the blind and partially sighted such as unemployment, social isolation and depression.
To address the aforementioned concerns, iMerciv has developed the BuzzClip, a small and discreet wearable for people that are blind or partially sighted. The device uses ultrasound to detect obstacles that may lie directly in one's path. It then notifies the user of these obstacles through intuitive vibrations, allowing the user to safely navigate around any objects that they may encounter. It offers essential head level obstacle detection and can be easily attached to many forms of clothing, making it a highly versatile and useful device. 

The BuzzClip is a complementary product to the cane and can also be used on its own for those with partial sight looking for a subtle solution. Its versatility allows users to creatively use the device for their specific vision needs.

Special Features of the Product
All aspects of the BuzzClip, from its design to its functionality have been created with our customers in mind. It is an extremely practical mobility tool that can reduce fears of travelling as it provides a reliable way to inform a user of their immediate surroundings and prevent collisions.We’ve put a new spin on existing ultrasound technology and we believe that the BuzzClip can dramatically change the lives of people living with blindness or severe vision loss all across the world. Therefore it:

• Reduces Irritable or Serious Accidents
• Improves Confidence and Independence
• Reduces Fears of Travelling Alone or Unassisted
• Provides a Hands-Free Mobility Solution
• Provides Discretion and Versatility (the device’s purpose is adjustable depending on user’s case)
• Quickens Rehabilitation and Training
• Reduces Care and Rehabilitation Costs
• Encourages an Active Lifestyle
• Encourages Gainful Employment
  
  

The price range for the product is Rs. 5000-7500 per unit.

iMerciv caters to the orientation & mobility needs of blind, deaf-blind and visually impaired communities around the globe. We strive to empower people living with vision loss through new wearable assistive technology. iMerciv is based in Toronto, Canada and was founded in August of 2014 in order to change the game for those living with vision loss all over the world.

Vision and Mission of the Organization

Vision Loss is an important and growing issue to iMerciv co-founders, Arjun Mali and Bin Liu. Bin's father is currently living with inoperable glaucoma and we want to provide him with a functional and effective solution for when he loses more vision in the future. Arjun’s family has supported a blind school and orphanage in India for decades. The images above and below show blind students from the ‘Janta Adarsh Andh Vidyalaya’ orphanage in New Delhi.This was where most of the early testing occurred for the first BuzzClip and we intend to supply this often overlooked and neglected population with an affordable mobility tool that can drastically change their overall quality of life.

Uniqueness of the Organization

Due to the founders’ personal involvement with the community and after hearing about many of the challenges and hardships that comes with vision loss, the pair decided to create solutions that would greatly improve day-to-day life for someone who is blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted.

Our goal is to make a long lasting impact to communities living with blindness or significant loss of vision and empower them through new disruptive technology to lead a more confident and independent life.

Why should you partner with us?

The BuzzClip has a significant competitive advantage over the majority of products currently available in this market through its essential functionality, versatility and affordability while also offering sleek style and discretion. The product has already been supported by major low vision and blindness NGO’s in the country, thus the supply of school and non profit partners as part of our work during the GCC project sponsored by the federal government of Canada.

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