Sight Village London: Glidance with Amos Miller and Kyle Buzzard

Amos and Kyle, co-founders of Glide, share updates on the development of their innovative mobility device designed for visually impaired users. Speaking from Sight Village London, they discuss the progress of their alpha prototypes, the feedback they’ve received from the community, and their commitment to involving users in the design process.

Amos and Kyle explain that the alpha prototypes, built with custom hardware and software, are designed to guide users by detecting obstacles, overhangs, and cliffs using advanced sensors and cameras. They emphasize their open development model, allowing users to test early versions of the device and provide feedback. Kyle notes, “Transparency is key. We’re sharing work-in-progress prototypes to learn what works and what doesn’t.”

The conversation touches on the challenges and benefits of community-driven development. While there’s a balance between incorporating feedback and maintaining a clear design vision, the team is determined to prioritize user input. Amos highlights this by sharing a story about a deaf-blind user who tested Glide and described it as “finally something that could change my life.”

Amos and Kyle also discuss upcoming features, such as haptic feedback for users with hearing impairments and modular hardware for future upgrades. They confirm that the device is on track for release by late 2025, with pre-orders already underway. Kyle adds, “We’ve partnered with a world-class manufacturer to ensure scalability and reliability as we move forward.”

For more information about Glide and to pre-order, visit Glide.