Hugo Furtado
CEO
Hugo has been a researcher in the field of medical augmented reality and computer vision for over 10 years. He is also passionate about spatial audio. He conceived and implemented the original idea for dreamwaves.
Outdoor navigation
Audible waypoints are placed automatically along the path the user has to follow
Hands free
With spatial audio the waypoints can be heard naturally: simply follow the sounds you hear
Hear the obstacles
Spatial sound can also be assigned to obstacles along the way so the user is aware of what to avoid
Familiar routes
We will take you as much as possible through places and routes you already know
Avoid challenging locations
Avoid going through crowded places, large squares or construction sites
Increased awareness
Hear a description of shops and other points of interest around you as you walk
How to use it
The core of our product is a software app that you can download and install on a smartphone. Spatial audio can then be heard using any headphone model. Of course we recommend open headphones so you are totally aware of the real sounds in the world around. Our app also supports selected open headphone models with motion sensors, for an amazing and intuitive experience. Our mission is to enable everyone to go out of their homes and be part of the world in an easy way, be it to go to work or to simply go for a relaxed walk.
Behind the scenes
Our app uses state-of-the art computer vision methods to determine the user’s location and acoustic simulation methods to generate augmented audio content used for guidance and awareness.
Spatial audio
Spatial audio simulates the way people naturally understand sound locations in the real world. Using this technique, our virtual way points are as easy to find as your friend calling you from across the street.
Holistic solution
Our app integrates all the features necessary to help you walk on the street with confidence and ease. You’ll never again need to switch between different apps while navigating.
Who we are
We are a interdisiplinary team who believes that easy to use, advanced technology can have a strong impact in people's lifes.
Liliana Calapez
User experience
Liliana is a Communication Designer with a degree in multimedia and communication design and a technical specialization in graphic design. She has over 10 years of experience in product design and online marketing agencies.
Elke Mattheiss
Usability and Accessibility Research
Elke is an experienced Ux researcher and data scientist. For about 9 years she was responsible for implementing quantitative and qualitative research methods with a special focus on accessibility for visually impaired people.
Alessandro Mulloni
Lead developer
Alessandro is a passionate designer, developer and user of mobile tools that make life easier. He has been creating interactive VR and AR mobile experiences for more than 10 years.
Giovanni Fusco
CTO
Giovanni is software engineer with a PhD on computer vision. He has been working as a researcher since several years on indoor navigation using AR and machine learning for blind and visually impaired people.
