by MIPsoft
Developed by MIPsoft in Finland, BlindSquare launched in 2012 and has become a global standard in accessible outdoor navigation. It is used independently and recommended by orientation and mobility specialists worldwide, integrating with third-party navigation apps such as Apple Maps for turn-by-turn guidance.
BlindSquare continuously announces nearby points of interest (restaurants, transit stops, ATMs, shops, and more), street intersections, and route progress as users travel. Users can filter POIs by category, pre-plan simulated routes, and launch turn-by-turn guidance in a companion navigation app. Indoor navigation is available in participating venues equipped with Bluetooth beacons, providing seamless coverage from street to building interior.
BlindSquare primarily serves people who are blind or deafblind and need detailed environmental information for safe, independent travel. It is also used by low vision travellers who benefit from audible POI and intersection announcements while walking.
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