biped.ai Secures CHF 1.2 Million to transform mobility for the visually impaired
21.11.2023
The innovative AI-powered navigation harness developed by biped.ai is ready to make a significant impact as it prepares to enter the US market and extend its reach across Europe. With the investment, biped.ai aims to scale operations, advance its technology, and bring its solution to an even broader audience.
 Paul Prevel (robotics engineer), Bruno Vollmer (CTO), Maël Fabien (CEO), Julieta Prieto Tarzia (robotics engineer), and Pierre Laye (full stack engineer)
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Lausanne-based tech startup biped.ai has announced a successful funding round of CHF 1.2 Million. The investment underscores the tech community's confidence in biped.ai's innovative solution for enhancing the mobility of blind and visually impaired individuals. The funding round attracted a host of renowned investors, including Serpentine Ventures, Juchum Foundation, and prominent business angels. The company was supported by Venture Kick, winning the third stage of the program in 2021, and participated in both Venture Leaders Medtech and Venture Leaders Mobile in 2023.
Founded in 2021, biped.ai has developed an unprecedented AI copilot system, a smart navigation harness that leverages autonomous driving technology to guide visually impaired people. This wearable, shoulder-worn device is equipped with 3D cameras and AI algorithms, providing users with real-time guidance and obstacle avoidance, enhancing their independence and safety. The company secured late 2022 a partnership with Honda Research Institute to collaborate on software innovation and won the «Prix de la Canne Blanche» from SZBlind (UCBA) earlier this year.
"Our vision at biped.ai is to improve the lives of the visually impaired, offering them freedom and autonomy of movement," said Maël Fabien, co-founder of biped.ai. "This funding round is not just a financial boost but a validation of our mission to make a tangible difference in the world."
The investment will fuel biped.ai's ambitious plans to enter the US market and expand its presence across Europe. With this funding, biped.ai aims to scale its operations, enhance its technology, and reach more individuals who can benefit from its life-changing potential.
The market entry into the United States is a strategic move for biped.ai, tapping into a large demographic of visually impaired individuals seeking advanced mobility solutions. Additionally, the European expansion will solidify biped.ai's position as a leader in assistive technologies on the continent.
“Venture Leaders have helped us take biped to the next steps. We understood how to grow a presence abroad, maximize our impact, and dream big. We’re very grateful for the support we’ve had from Venturelab since the very first stages of Venture Kick until our latest trip to Boston with the Venture Leaders,” commented Maël Fabien.
biped.ai's team from left to right: Paul Prevel (robotics engineer), Bruno Vollmer (CTO), Maël Fabien (CEO), Julieta Prieto Tarzia (robotics engineer), and Pierre Laye (full stack engineer)
Founded in 2021, biped.ai has developed an unprecedented AI copilot system, a smart navigation harness that leverages autonomous driving technology to guide visually impaired people. This wearable, shoulder-worn device is equipped with 3D cameras and AI algorithms, providing users with real-time guidance and obstacle avoidance, enhancing their independence and safety. The company secured late 2022 a partnership with Honda Research Institute to collaborate on software innovation and won the «Prix de la Canne Blanche» from SZBlind (UCBA) earlier this year.
"Our vision at biped.ai is to improve the lives of the visually impaired, offering them freedom and autonomy of movement," said Maël Fabien, co-founder of biped.ai. "This funding round is not just a financial boost but a validation of our mission to make a tangible difference in the world."
The investment will fuel biped.ai's ambitious plans to enter the US market and expand its presence across Europe. With this funding, biped.ai aims to scale its operations, enhance its technology, and reach more individuals who can benefit from its life-changing potential.
The market entry into the United States is a strategic move for biped.ai, tapping into a large demographic of visually impaired individuals seeking advanced mobility solutions. Additionally, the European expansion will solidify biped.ai's position as a leader in assistive technologies on the continent.
“Venture Leaders have helped us take biped to the next steps. We understood how to grow a presence abroad, maximize our impact, and dream big. We’re very grateful for the support we’ve had from Venturelab since the very first stages of Venture Kick until our latest trip to Boston with the Venture Leaders,” commented Maël Fabien.
biped.ai's team from left to right: Paul Prevel (robotics engineer), Bruno Vollmer (CTO), Maël Fabien (CEO), Julieta Prieto Tarzia (robotics engineer), and Pierre Laye (full stack engineer)