Canary

Our Work in Pictures

Visual documentation of NetraPlay's initiatives and impact

Audio Navigation System

Our innovative audio-based navigation technology designed to assist visually impaired users

Accessibility Technology

Canary represents our commitment to creating inclusive technology solutions

Community Engagement

Working directly with nonprofit organizations to understand the needs of visually impaired community members

Making Art Accessible

Our initiatives to ensure that art and cultural experiences are accessible to everyone

Advocacy & Awareness

Sharing our vision and mission at disability events to raise awareness and promote inclusive technology

Mentorship & Guidance

Learning from experienced mentors to continuously improve our solutions and expand our impact

NetraMove: Hands-Free Indoor Navigation Co-Pilot

Canary (NetraMove) is NetraPlay's revolutionary indoor navigation system that extends beyond screening to provide comprehensive daily safety support through a wearable IoT device. Integrated into caps, headbands, or clip-on wearables, the system provides fully hands-free operation, liberating users from constantly holding smartphones or navigation devices.

The Mobility Challenge

For visually impaired individuals, traditional mobility aids have significant limitations. Smartphone navigation apps require constant handheld operation, while providing only turn-by-turn directions and no real-time obstacle awareness. White canes provide tactile feedback but no advanced warning. Guide dogs offer companionship but require enormous ongoing investment ($40-60k).

This creates a severe mobility gap that severs connections to community, employment, and independence. Family members become perpetual escorts, creating dependency that erodes dignity and limits economic participation. The psychological toll, social isolation, and loss of autonomy compound the physical limitations.

The Scale of the Challenge

Addressing vision-related mobility challenges at scale

Million+

Disabled and elderly persons facing vision-related mobility challenges in India

Thousand

Children struggling with undetected vision disorders in India

Times More

Visually impaired individuals in rural vs urban India

Million+

Smartphone users in India, enabling widespread deployment

Revolutionary Features

Comprehensive hands-free navigation and safety support

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360° Spatial Awareness

Advanced 360-degree spatial awareness continuously monitors the user's surroundings, providing audio cues about approaching vehicles, pedestrians, and environmental changes.

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Real-Time Obstacle Detection

Real-time obstacle detection with advance warning of hazards at all heights: ground-level obstacles, head-height barriers, and overhead obstructions that traditional canes cannot detect.

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Voice-Guided Navigation

Voice-guided turn-by-turn directions combine with contextual environmental information, announcing nearby landmarks, street names, especially for hospitals and essential services like education.

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Emergency Alerts

Emergency alert capabilities enable users to quickly request assistance when needed, providing peace of mind for users and their families.

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Offline Operation

The entire system operates offline for core safety functions, ensuring reliability in areas with poor connectivity while offering optional cloud sync for route planning.

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Location Sharing

Optional location sharing with trusted contacts enables family members to stay connected while respecting user privacy and independence.

Why Canary is Different

Traditional solutions force users to choose between functionality and freedom. Canary eliminates this compromise:

✅ Hands-Free Operation: Wearable form factor allows users to carry groceries, hold hands, use public transit, or navigate crowded spaces without juggling devices
✅ Advanced Warning: 360-degree spatial awareness provides advanced warning that canes cannot, at a fraction of guide dog costs
✅ Affordable Access: Approximately $28 per unit, compared to guide dog training ($40-60k) or electronic travel aids ($2-5k)
✅ Comprehensive Solution: Integration of indoor and outdoor positioning eliminates the gaps that plague single-purpose solutions
✅ Privacy-First: No biometric images captured or stored, only anonymized metadata for navigation

By addressing both early detection and daily independence through a unified platform, NetraPlay & NetraMove creates a continuum of care: screening identifies users who need intervention before damage becomes permanent, while mobility support ensures that individuals with vision loss can still participate fully in work and community life.

$28

Per Unit