RenewSenses

AI-driven Navigation Solution for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Non Active, Jun 2023 ceased to operate
Pre-Funding Jerusalem Founded 2016
LinkedIn
Total raised
$256K
Stage
Pre-Funding
Founded
2016
Headcount
1-10
HQ
Jerusalem
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

RenewSenses conveys vision through sound for people who are blind or visually impaired. The company's initial offering is a sensory substitution device called EyeMusic. The company's IP-protected sensory language uses computer vision and creates a sensory experience shown to activate areas in the visual cortex of people who are blind from birth. The technology is based on the research of Professor Amir Amedi (cofounder).

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is the primary function of RenewSenses' technology?
RenewSenses develops an AI-driven navigation solution that conveys vision through sound for people who are blind or visually impaired. Their initial offering is a sensory substitution device called EyeMusic.
When was RenewSenses founded?
RenewSenses was founded in January 2016.
What is the current operational status of RenewSenses?
RenewSenses is currently inactive, having ceased operations in June 2023.
What was the total amount of funding raised by RenewSenses?
RenewSenses raised a total of $256,000 USD, primarily through grants. For a full financing history, users can refer to startupim.
Which organization provided grants to RenewSenses?
The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) provided grants to RenewSenses in May 2019 and November 2017.
Who are the co-founders of RenewSenses?
The co-founders of RenewSenses are Professor Amir Amedi and Tomer Behor.
What is the core technology behind RenewSenses' products?
RenewSenses' technology is based on IP-protected sensory language that uses computer vision to create a sensory experience, shown to activate visual cortex areas in people blind from birth. This technology is based on research by co-founder Professor Amir Amedi.
What was a notable early development for RenewSenses in 2016?
In July 2016, RenewSenses entered Brainnovation, Israel's Brain Technologies Accelerator.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesDigital HealthcareDigital Accessibility Solutions
Technologies
SensingAcousticsVibrationArtificial IntelligenceComputer Vision
Target customers
ConsumersDemographics & FamilyDisabilities
Business model
B2GB2C

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

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