{"id":32057,"date":"2025-01-27T08:32:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twomaverix.com\/?p=32057"},"modified":"2025-01-27T08:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:40:09","slug":"glide-the-game-changer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twomaverix.com\/?p=32057","title":{"rendered":"Glide: the Game-Changer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"949\" src=\"https:\/\/twomaverix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2024-05-31-at-11.58.40-AM-1024x949.png\" alt=\"Glidance FOunder and CEO Amos Miller smiles as he sports a black T-shirt with &quot;Glide to independence&quot; on it in white lettering.\" class=\"wp-image-32069\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo courtesy of Glidance, and used with permisson.)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.blubrry.com\/id\/141480996?cache=1737995065#textcolor-Dark&#038;backgroundcolor-ffffff\" title=\"Blubrry Podcast Player\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"100%\" height=\"165px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glide is on the cusp of changing lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the world&#8217;s first intelligent guide for the blind and users with low vision, this groundbreaking autonomous technology empowers users to safely navigate wherever they&#8217;d like to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creator Amos Miller is the Founder and CEO of Seattle-based mobility aid company <a href=\"https:\/\/glidance.io\/\">Glidance.<\/a> A software engineer and business innovator, Amos first developed technology to assist the blind and low-vision community while working with Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amos, who explains that he lost his sight as a college student majoring in computer science, says this particular innovation came about as a combination of his experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the sound-based technology he developed, for the blind, while at Microsoft, set the stage for Glide.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/twomaverix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Glide-Night-Walk-1.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling African-American man in a yellow jacket with black trim and black pants walks past lighted storefront at night, guided by Glide device in front of him.\" class=\"wp-image-32073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twomaverix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Glide-Night-Walk-1.jpg 466w, https:\/\/twomaverix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Glide-Night-Walk-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo courtesy of Glidance, and used with permission&gt;)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, Glide is an autonomous device with two wheels and a handle, somewhat reminiscent of a small lawn mower.  A user, Amos explains, activates the device by setting it down in front of them and nudging it forward.   Then, using sensors and artificial intelligence, Glide navigates a safe path for that person to travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, &#8220;autonomous&#8221; doesn&#8217;t mean &#8220;motorized&#8221;.   The user is in control at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We want to keep all the agency in the hands of the user,&#8221; Amos says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amos explains that the device will adapt to the environment, warning its user about obstacles. It&#8217;s designed to allow them to cross streets safely, find doors, safely navigate stairs and confidently travel to a destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And currently, Glidance is getting ready to ship the first Glide devices to users who have pre-ordered!  While pre-orders have sold out, there is a waitlist available.  Delivery of this first shipment is expected later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basing his new device on his own experiences and feedback from beta testers, Amos and his team have  revised Glide several times, to better serve the low-vision community.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users, called &#8220;Gliders&#8221;, have a community and can get updates through Glidance&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/glidance.io\/signup\/\">website<\/a>, and several virtual &#8220;Demo Days&#8221; are forthcoming, for new prospective Gliders to try the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Amos adds, a &#8220;road show&#8221; is scheduled for later this year, where Glide comes to different cities for information sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amos talked about his creative journey, shared the story of Glide and offered a preview of what&#8217;s next!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this edition of Over Coffee\u00ae we cover:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How Amos first became inspired to make world-changing ideas a reality; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A look at the innovation that was a precursor to Glide;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The creative process, for Amos and his team, as they designed Glide;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A defining experience they had, while testing an early prototype;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An imaginary &#8220;walk&#8221; with Glide, and how it works;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How the devices deals with obstacles and the unexpected;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How Amos envisions expanding Glide&#8217;s capabilities in the future;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More information about the upcoming Demo Days and &#8220;road show&#8221; scheduled for later this year;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Details of Glide&#8217;s &#8220;soft launch&#8221;;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How the subscription payments, for Glide, reflect Glidance&#8217;s focus on community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glide is on the cusp of changing lives. 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