visora
Visora is a Japanese technology company that develops assistive devices for people with visual impairments. The company was founded in 2005 by a group of engineers and vision specialists in Kyoto. Its mission is to create adaptable, affordable solutions that improve daily living and educational opportunities for blind and low‑vision users.
The first product released by Visora, the Visora Lens, appeared in 2008 and was a lightweight contact‑lens‑like
Visora continues to research and develop new forms of sensory substitution. The current flagship product is
Visora’s technologies are often compared with free‑software screen readers and Braille displays, but the company differentiates