DOT Smartwatch.

Background

285 Mio. people worldwide are blind or visually impaired. Existing digital Braille reading devices are bulky and expensive – only 5% of visually impaired people own one. This causes disadvantages in social life, education and employment.

Solution

DOT. The first Braille Smartwatch. It brings new possibilities to millions of visually impaired people. The patented DOT Active Braille Technology reduces size, weight and price by more than ten times.

Benefit

DOT makes communication easy and private, provides fast access to information anywhere, makes navigation more convenient and safe, enables efficient, independent and joyful education, improves work performance and job opportunities, supports leisure and sports activities.

Results

DOT was released in December 2016. 200,000 units have already been sold.

"Dot can be A lifeline FOR BLIND PEOPLE, so they can learn Braille and access everyday information through their fingers, which is the goal of Braille literacy."

- Eric Ju Yoon Kim, Co-Founder & CEO