Inequality in access to information and mobility is a daily reality for people with visual impairments. Limited or no vision imposes significant barriers, one of the most pressing being the ability to move safely and independently in both indoor and outdoor environments. Technology is paving the way towards greater inclusion and autonomy. Sileme technology can make a difference by providing precise and reliable guidance for people with visual impairments.
The real constraint: navigation and orientation
One of the most pressing difficulties for people with visual impairments is navigating unfamiliar environments. Imagine arriving at an airport, a train station or a shopping centre without being able to see signs, maps or directional information. The absence of visual references makes independent mobility extremely challenging. Many people rely on canes, guide dogs or assistance from others to move around. While these tools are essential, they are not always precise or efficient. Moreover, constantly depending on external assistance can affect both privacy and autonomy.
How Sileme technology addresses this challenge
This is where Sileme comes into play. Our indoor positioning technology enables precise and reliable guidance within complex environments.
- Mapping and Infrastructure: Sileme requires a prior installation of antennas within the environment to be mapped. These antennas act as anchor points, enabling precise positioning and accurate guidance to the selected destination. The solution is supported by a 2D digital map of the building.
- Markers and Guidance: Through a simple mobile application, using the user’s own device, individuals receive step-by-step directions in accessible formats to reach their destination independently. Users can choose between different guidance modes:
- Precise Guidance: Directs the user through defined checkpoints until reaching the destination.
- Free Guidance: Provides general orientation cues while describing the surrounding environment as the user moves, enhancing autonomy and spatial awareness.
- The Value It Delivers
- Independence: Enables people with visual impairments to move confidently without constant reliance on others.
- Accuracy: Provides higher precision compared to traditional orientation methods, reducing errors and unnecessary detours.
Practical Applications
Sileme can be applied across multiple environments:
- Train stations and onboard trains: Guiding users to platforms, boarding doors, seats or restrooms.
- Shopping centres and museums: Assisting in locating specific shops, exhibitions or areas.
- Hospitals and clinics: Helping patients and visitors find consultation rooms, wards or specific services.
- Public buildings and offices: Providing real-time guidance to service desks, waiting areas or emergency facilities.
Sileme technology contributes to reducing inequality and improving quality of life for people with visual impairments. By delivering accurate and dependable guidance, we help create more inclusive and accessible environments. A barrier-free future becomes achievable through advanced indoor positioning solutions such as Sileme.
