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NavigoTech

  • UX Research
  • UI Design
  • Development
  • Website
  • Web Application

Client

  • NavigoTech

Industry

  • Assistive Technology / Mobility Safety / IoT

Services

  • UX Research
  • UX Research
  • UI Design
  • Development
  • Website
  • Web Application

Years

  • 2025
  • About project
  • Details

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Project Details
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Navigotech is a Canadian assistive-technology startup developing an intelligent blind spot sensor system for wheelchairs. The device enhances mobility and safety by detecting obstacles and guiding users through sound, light, and vibration-based alerts. Designed for wheelchair users across healthcare, education, and independent living environments, Navigotech empowers individuals to move confidently, reduce accidents, and experience greater independence through technology-driven awareness.

  • Difficulties
  • Difficulties

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Project Problems
Each year, thousands of wheelchair users in North America experience collisions, falls, and navigation difficulties caused by limited visibility and environmental obstacles. Over 100,000 wheelchair-related injuries are reported annually in the U.S. alone, with 65–80% caused by tips and falls. These incidents not only compromise user safety but also limit independence and increase healthcare costs. Despite growing demand, there is a lack of affordable, intelligent systems that provide real-time navigation guidance and situational awareness for wheelchair users.
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Project Challenges
Building a universally compatible sensor system for various wheelchair models required balancing technical complexity with ease of installation and user comfort. The system needed to interpret proximity data accurately in dynamic environments such as hospitals, schools, and care homes, while delivering accessible alerts for users with different sensory abilities. Ensuring compact design, battery efficiency, and user customization — all while maintaining affordability — presented unique engineering and UX challenges.
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  • Innovations

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Project Solutions
Navigotech’s smart sensor system transforms traditional wheelchairs into intelligent companions. The device uses multi-modal alerts — light, sound, and vibration — to warn users of nearby obstacles and guide them safely through tight spaces. An integrated navigation display provides real-time instructions, making it especially valuable for users with limited mobility or vision impairments. The system’s adaptive AI interprets user behavior and environmental conditions, continuously improving detection accuracy. Compact, sleek, and energy-efficient, Navigotech offers a modern solution that blends safety, simplicity, and innovation for wheelchair users everywhere.
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Design Process
A structured approach to solving problems, combining research, ideation, prototyping, and testing to create user-centered solutions.
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01. Discover

We began by studying injury statistics, user experiences, and existing smart mobility systems to identify unmet needs in the wheelchair market. Research across North America highlighted a growing user base seeking autonomy and safety, forming the foundation for Navigotech’s product direction.

02. Design

Our design phase emphasized inclusivity and accessibility. We created prototypes focusing on comfort, intuitive feedback, and simple installation. Visual cues, auditory alerts, and tactile vibrations were designed to work together, ensuring usability for individuals with varying sensory or physical limitations.

03. Develop

The MVP integrated IoT sensors, adaptive alert algorithms, and a micro-display system that provides live navigation cues. The hardware was engineered for durability, energy efficiency, and universal wheelchair compatibility. Multiple testing cycles validated responsiveness across indoor and outdoor environments, ensuring reliable performance.

04. Deliver

Navigotech’s final product brings intelligent navigation and safety to wheelchair mobility. Through partnerships with healthcare providers, rehabilitation centers, and wheelchair manufacturers, the system enhances user confidence, independence, and comfort. Navigotech demonstrates how smart technology can transform accessibility — combining empathy, engineering, and innovation to redefine mobility safety.