LumiWalk combines AI-powered vision technology with intuitive audio feedback, empowering visually impaired individuals to safely navigate their surroundings with unprecedented freedom.
Watch how we're revolutionizing navigation for the visually impaired.
Robotics Machine Learning Engineer — Autonomous Drones & Computer Vision
Robotics Machine Learning Engineer with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Oklahoma State University and 8+ years building autonomous robots — from programming Nao humanoids for the RoboCup World Cup to deploying vision-guided drones in GPS-denied environments.
Deep expertise in SLAM, visual-inertial odometry, reinforcement learning, and sim-to-real transfer using NVIDIA Isaac. Currently engineering autonomous drone wire-landing systems with RL policies trained in Isaac Sim/Lab and deployed on edge hardware.
SLAM, VIO, Reinforcement Learning, ROS/ROS2, Sensor Fusion
3D Reconstruction, Stereo Vision, YOLO, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Autonomous UAVs, NVIDIA Jetson, Edge Inference, MAVLink
Published in Springer Nature & IEEE · 4× competition winner · US Air Force funded research
Building autonomous drone wire-landing systems with RL + NVIDIA Isaac Lab
Led 4-engineer team to production MVP; +21% precision improvement
Stereo depth estimation, 3D reconstruction, explainable AI research
US Air Force funded VIO research · Industrial vision systems
Millions face daily challenges that limit their independence, safety, and opportunity for a full life.
Traditional canes provide limited detection range, leaving users vulnerable to obstacles, vehicles, and sudden environmental changes.
Signs, menus, documents, and other non-Braille text remain invisible, creating constant barriers to information access.
Navigating unfamiliar environments often requires assistance, impacting professional opportunities and personal freedom.
LumiWalk combines cutting-edge AI with intuitive design to provide real-time environmental awareness.
Stereo vision captures your environment with depth perception similar to human sight, enabling accurate spatial mapping.
Advanced deep learning models process visual data in real-time, identifying obstacles, text, and navigation routes.
Bone-conduction technology delivers clear instructions without blocking ambient sounds critical for safety.
Hands-free operation through natural voice commands powered by advanced speech recognition.
Designed for comfort, engineered for independence.
Our smart headband integrates seamlessly into daily life, providing the independence and safety every person deserves. Lightweight, comfortable, and powerful.
Self-driving car technology, refined for personal independence.
Ensemble deep models optimized for edge devices enable real-time object detection, text recognition, and spatial understanding directly on your mobile device.
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping creates detailed 3D maps of your environment, providing precise navigation even in unfamiliar locations.
Advanced LLM technology enables natural conversational interaction, helping you understand complex visual scenes through intuitive dialogue.
Built with Flutter for seamless operation across iOS and Android devices, with continuous updates and feature improvements.
Watch how LumiWalk creates detailed spatial maps of the environment using advanced stereo vision technology.
Dual camera depth perception capturing the environment in real-time
Point cloud generation and spatial mapping for navigation assistance
Depth mapping, thermal visualization, and 3D point cloud reconstruction
LumiWalk is currently in active Research & Development. We are refining our AI models, improving hardware integration, and conducting real-world testing to create a device that truly transforms the lives of visually impaired individuals.
Your contribution helps fund critical R&D — from training advanced deep learning models to building and testing prototype headbands with real users. Every dollar brings us closer to giving the gift of independent navigation to millions of blind and visually impaired people worldwide.
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference.
Interested in LumiWalk or want to collaborate? Reach out through any of the channels below.