GEC NEWS WIREBin Farooq PGE Innovations takes a Big Step with ´Loud Steps´ towards aiding the visually impaired with Loud Steps- a new navigation application
Bin Farooq PGE Innovations unveiled “Loud steps” which is World’s First Indoor Navigation for Visually Impaired in UAE in support with Rashid Centre for Disabled People.
H.H. Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum inaugurated and launched world’s first Indoor Navigation Solution for Visually Impaired People at Rashid Centre for Disabled People, in Dubai.
“We are together bringing a significant amount of cross-sector technology experience. Our team offers the right expertise to help you develop the products and services that are essential for growth in a highly competitive economy. We are creating & converting ideas into new technological Innovative products and services.” said by Mr. Ali Faisal Farooq, Founder and CEO of the company.
‘Loud Steps’ is a collective effort by Mr Sarper Silaoglu, CEO of Boni and Mr. Hardik Soni, Co-founded & CTO of Bin Farooq PGE Innovations. This application aims at making life for visually impaired simpler, in a way where they can reach their desired destination particularly in an unknown indoor environment using specially designed BFPGE’ network devices and wireless signal.
“Expo Centers, Airports, Schools, Malls, University Campuses, Large complicated buildings and complexes, Museums, Palaces, Parks, Convention Centers are the ideal places where we need ‘Loud Steps’.” Said Bhavna Mangal, Co-Founder and CMO of Bin Farooq PGE Innovations.
“This is specially made available to support The vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the U.A.E. and Ruler of Dubai is to make Dubai “the smartest city in the world” and “Disabled Friendly Expo 2020” which offers smart services to ensure individuals who will find this gateway a beneficial and ultimate model” said Mr. Umakant Rath, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of Bin Farooq PGE Innovations.
A special voice over feature guides the visually impaired to their desired location step-by-step. User chooses a destination such as a specific place, the prayer room, the elevator or even the customer support kiosk, etc. Following the choice, consequently, the Loud Steps application allows the visually impaired to move freely and consciously indoors, as well as helping them save time.
At the moment, “Loud Steps” Innovative App is used in associations of Visually Impaired in UAE, Spain, USA, India, UK, Germany and Turkey.
Various organizations and charities are adopting this technology and conducting researches to support and improve this application.
