Specialised hardware
Purpose-built assistive devices can cost thousands and often solve only one narrow task.
Adaptive intelligence for everyday life
AI glasses that understand what matters now.
ContextGuide turns everyday AI glasses into a calm, context-aware companion for safer mobility, confident care and barrier-free travel.
- Works with accessible AI glasses
- Smartphone-powered
- Privacy by design
The problem
The world still asks people to adapt to technology.
Assistance is fragmented, specialised devices are expensive, and today’s tools rarely understand the full situation around a person.
Fragmented support
Navigation, translation, transport and health monitoring live in separate systems.
Context is missing
Object recognition alone cannot decide which detail is urgent, safe or useful right now.
One intelligent layer
ContextGuide adapts to the situation before the user needs assistance.
ContextGuide.ai does more than recognise the world around the user—it understands context. The system identifies who it is assisting, what task the person is trying to complete and the situation they are in. Based on this, it automatically activates the most appropriate scenario—navigation, transport search, indoor wayfinding, translation, health monitoring and other functions.
See
The glasses capture the environment while staying light and comfortable.
Understand
The phone combines vision, location, movement, health and personal context.
Guide
The user receives one clear voice prompt, exactly when it is useful.
Who we help
One platform. Three deeply personal journeys.
Each experience changes its language, timing and level of detail to match the person—not the other way around.
People with visual impairments
Move outdoors, use public transport and navigate complex buildings with timely, safety-first guidance.
- Obstacle and hazard awareness
- Bus identification and arrival alerts
- Indoor destinations and wayfinding
Older adults
Receive gentle orientation support and simple health-aware assistance without learning a complicated interface.
- Clear medical-facility directions
- Wearable health monitoring
- Family and emergency escalation
Travellers and newcomers
Understand unfamiliar places in real time, from a restaurant menu to a clinic visit.
- Instant signs, menus and document translation
- Natural voice conversation
- Contextual routes and recommendations
Capabilities
The right help, in the right moment.
Modular by design, so every user can start simple and add only the support they need.
Outdoor navigation
Detects upper and lower obstacles, crossings, traffic signals and moving objects.
Indoor wayfinding
Finds clinics, shops, products, lifts and stairs using spatial building data.
Public transport
Connects to city services, identifies the correct vehicle and announces arrival.
Scene intelligence
Prioritises what matters instead of listing every visible object.
OCR and translation
Reads signs, menus and documents aloud or translates them in real time.
Voice companion
Maintains a natural, low-latency conversation through Gemini Live.
Health awareness
Uses wearable signals to notice meaningful changes and support healthy routines.
Emergency support
Escalates to trusted contacts or help services when configured conditions occur.
Technology
Powerful intelligence. Lightweight glasses.
The glasses handle seeing and hearing. The smartphone performs the intensive reasoning—making the experience more affordable, flexible and battery-efficient.
70–80%
of the foundational infrastructure is available through the Android ecosystem—so we can focus investment on the intelligence that makes assistance truly useful.
ContextGuide intelligence stack
Experience layer
Voice-first, adaptive guidance for walking, transport, indoor, care and travel modes.
Android XR · Compose GlimmerContextGuide intelligence
Our core advantage: situation detection, risk prioritisation, personalisation and scenario orchestration.
Context engine · Safety logic · Modular agentsAI and spatial services
Multimodal perception, live dialogue, mapping, places, localisation and spatial understanding.
Gemini · Gemini Live · Maps · Places · ARCoreConnected ecosystem
Optional links to transport APIs, Wear OS, calendars, contacts and approved third-party services.
Firebase AI Logic · Wear OS · Android APIsWhy ContextGuide
Broader support without specialist hardware.
We combine accessible hardware, modular software and contextual intelligence in one platform designed to grow with people and partners.
Affordable by architecture
Works with consumer AI glasses and a smartphone instead of a costly dedicated computer.
Useful beyond one diagnosis
A shared platform supports vision, ageing and language needs with tailored modes.
Built to integrate
Connects with services people already rely on rather than replacing their digital life.
A different starting point
| Solution | Hardware | Indicative cost | Breadth |
|---|---|---|---|
| ContextGuide | Compatible AI glasses | Freemium + subscription | Mobility, care, travel |
| Envision Glasses | Specialised glasses | $1,900–$3,500 | Primarily visual assistance |
| OrCam MyEye | Dedicated wearable | About $4,500 | Primarily visual assistance |
| Biped NOA | Specialised device | $5,000–$6,400 | Mobility assistance |
Why ContextGuide
Sustainable access
Core assistance stays available. Advanced capabilities scale through a transparent freemium model and mission-aligned partnerships.
- Free essential assistance
- Premium indoor, health and translation modules
- Partnerships with device makers, insurers and social organisations
Roadmap
From focused pilot to open assistance platform.
A staged path that validates safety and usefulness with the communities we intend to serve.
- 1
Core prototype
Context engine, voice guidance, scene understanding and Android XR foundation.
- 2
Mobility pilots
Outdoor safety, public transport and selected indoor trials with accessibility partners.
- 3
Care and travel
Wearable health signals, multilingual travel assistance and partner integrations.
- 4
Developer platform
Documented APIs, third-party modules and an ecosystem for trusted local services.
For developers
Build helpful experiences into the world around us.
ContextGuide is designed as a modular orchestration layer on top of established Android and Google services.
Scenario modules
Create purpose-built guidance flows with consistent safety, voice and context rules.
SDK preview comingService integrations
Connect transport, building, health and local-service data through permissioned interfaces.
View integration mapArchitecture notes
Understand the data flow, privacy boundaries and on-device versus cloud responsibilities.
Read architectureEarly technical partners can request the architecture brief and pilot integration checklist.
Resources
Evidence, progress and practical guidance.
A growing library for accessibility leaders, partners, developers and families.
Designing context-aware assistance
How timing, trust and cognitive load shape useful guidance.
Planning an accessible pilot
A practical framework for co-design, safety review and participant feedback.
ContextGuide build notes
Product milestones, partner stories and lessons from the field.
FAQ
Straight answers to important questions.
We are building in stages and will describe current capabilities clearly throughout every pilot.
Does ContextGuide make its own glasses?
No. ContextGuide is a software platform designed to work with compatible consumer AI glasses and future Android XR devices. This keeps the wearable light and reduces the need for costly specialist hardware.
Can it replace a cane, guide dog or medical professional?
No. ContextGuide is an assistive companion, not a replacement for mobility aids, trained professionals or clinical care. Safety-critical features will be tested with users and domain experts before broader release.
What happens to camera and health data?
Our architecture separates permissions by module, minimises retained data and keeps intensive processing on the user’s phone where practical. Detailed privacy controls will be published before public pilots.
Which glasses will be supported?
The platform is being designed for Android XR and compatible AI glasses, with adapter layers for selected devices. Exact support will be announced alongside pilot hardware.
Will it work indoors without building maps?
Basic scene assistance can still help, but precise destinations and turn-by-turn indoor guidance depend on mapped building data, partner beacons or spatial scans.
How much will it cost?
The intended model is freemium: essential capabilities remain free, while advanced indoor navigation, health and translation modules are available through subscription or sponsoring partners.
Let’s build access together
Bring ContextGuide into the real world.
We’re speaking with pilot communities, accessibility experts, technology partners and mission-aligned investors.
- Investor conversations
- Pilot and integration partners
- User research participation
Or email us directlyhello@contextguide.net