Synapse ITS has acquired Oko®, an innovative navigation app for visually impaired pedestrians, to enhance urban safety and accessibility.

Information on the Target

Oko® is an innovative navigation application specifically developed for blind and visually impaired pedestrians. This award-winning app integrates location data, audio cues, and user-friendly interfaces to assist users in navigating the most perilous aspects of crossing intersections. Designed with input from accessibility and mobility experts, Oko leverages advanced artificial intelligence and the user’s smartphone camera to identify pedestrian signals.

Through its unique capabilities, the app allows users to point their phone at crossing signals to receive real-time information. This feedback is especially critical in locations where American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) compliant Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) are absent.

Industry Overview in the Target’s Specific Country

The accessibility technology sector is gaining significant traction, particularly in the United States, where there is an increasing emphasis on inclusivity and safety for all pedestrians. With nearly 26 million individuals suffering from v