{"id":36066,"date":"2024-02-14T11:41:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T11:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wewalk.io\/?page_id=36066"},"modified":"2025-03-04T11:19:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T11:19:52","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wewalk.io\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeWALK, a thriving startup incubated through the YGA program in 2020, embodies the vision of a team with a decade-long background in assistive technologies. Diverging from the conventional trajectory where the gap between ideation and realization spans decades, WeWALK, true to its name, is a dynamic and swift enterprise. Our foundation rests on the firsthand experiences of our team and users, shaping our products to meet your specific needs. This distinctive approach, termed “community customization,” rejects traditional additive methods that prioritize the needs of able-bodied users as the primary design blueprint. WeWALK, crafted by a team that includes individuals with visual impairments, draws from decades of collective experience to offer a comprehensive suite of products and services, including WeWALK Smart Cane, WeASSIST, WeWALK Consultancy, and AI Mobility Training.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeWALK, a thriving startup incubated through the YGA program in 2020, embodies the vision of a team with a decade-long background in assistive technologies. Diverging from the conventional trajectory where the gap between ideation and realization spans decades, WeWALK, true to its name, is a dynamic and swift enterprise. Our foundation rests on the firsthand experiences of our team and users, shaping our products to meet your specific needs. This distinctive approach, termed “community customization,” rejects traditional additive methods that prioritize the needs of able-bodied users as the primary design blueprint. WeWALK, crafted by a team that includes individuals with visual impairments, draws from decades of collective experience to offer a comprehensive suite of products and services, including WeWALK Smart Cane, WeASSIST, WeWALK Consultancy, and AI Mobility Training.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeWALK’s impact has resonated across 59 countries, earning it well-deserved accolades including recognition as a TIME Best Invention, Amazon’s Startup of the Year, and an esteemed Edison Gold Award. Through dynamic collaborations with Microsoft, Imperial College London, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), and like-minded global organizations, WeWALK is on an unrelenting quest to expand its feature set, ensuring an unparalleled experience for the global visually impaired community.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeWALK’s impact has resonated across 59 countries, earning it well-deserved accolades including recognition as a TIME Best Invention, Amazon’s Startup of the Year, and an esteemed Edison Gold Award. Through dynamic collaborations with Microsoft, Imperial College London, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), and like-minded global organizations, WeWALK is on an unrelenting quest to expand its feature set, ensuring an unparalleled experience for the global visually impaired community.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeWalk\u2019s story started nearly a decade before its formation with a team dedicated to creating tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of communities with disabilities. After an auditory description system for movie theaters and an award-winning indoor navigation system, we rolled our sleeves up to tackle the challenge of modernizing the traditional white cane so that our community does not have to tackle any more challenges in this age of unprecedented speed and unlimited opportunity.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe WeWALK team, inspired by a deep-rooted passion, is dedicated to revolutionizing the mobility experience for those with visual impairments. Fueled by their personal and professional journey through visual impairment, WeWALK’s cutting-edge technology stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe came a long way since our inception but we hope the way ahead is even longer. We aim to constantly add to the range and number of our offerings and services while refreshing our existing product range constantly for a smooth journey for everyone. It is our most sincere hope that you come along.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe WeWALK team, inspired by a deep-rooted passion, is dedicated to revolutionizing the mobility experience for those with visual impairments. Fueled by their personal and professional journey through visual impairment, WeWALK’s cutting-edge technology stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe came a long way since our inception but we hope the way ahead is even longer. We aim to constantly add to the range and number of our offerings and services while refreshing our existing product range constantly for a smooth journey for everyone. It is our most sincere hope that you come along.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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