Ashirase Analysis
What is Ashirase?
Vibration navigation device for visually impaired users
Employees
11-50
Founded
2021
Industry
Assistive Technology
Interests
Health/Fitness/Wellbeing, Impact/Social Innovation, IoT, Smart Cities, Software Services
Phone Number
+81 5017536357
Startup Tag
Yes
Product Features & Capabilities
- Vibration navigation device for shoes
- Smartphone app for destination setting
- Route guidance with vibration feedback
- AI-based destination search
- Two-week free rental service for users.
Use Cases
Navigate independently to unfamiliar locations; Reduce anxiety about getting lost while walking; Enhance mobility for visually impaired individuals; Explore new places without assistance; Test device functionality with a free rental.
Other Considerations
Offers a two-week free rental program; Focuses on enhancing independence for visually impaired users; Encourages user feedback for continuous improvement.
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Main Information
- Information: Ashirase Inc. is Honda's first startup, developing an innovative navigation device for the visually impaired that provides navigation through vibrations at the feet. Over 500 visually impaired individuals in Japan are already using it, with a satisfaction rate nearing 80%. International sales will begin in the summer of 2025.
- Interests: Health/Fitness/Wellbeing, Impact/Social Innovation, IoT, Smart Cities, Software Services.
- Location: Hall 8.1 - 4YFN Stand 8.1D31.7.
- Tagged as startup: Yes.
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- Phone Number: +81 5017536357
- Email: Email
- Growth Stage: Series A
- Country: Japan
- Founding Year: 2021
- Company Name: Ashirase
- Company Website: https://www.ashirase.com/
