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Aira Tech Corp is a company that specializes in remote visual interpreting services for people who are blind or have low vision. Founded in 2015 by Suman Kanuganti[1], the company is located in Carlsbad, California.[2] Initially, Aira focused on innovations in assistive technology, creating a pair of smartglasses to use in conjunction with the interpreting service, which became one of Time magazine's best inventions of 2018.[3] Aira now operates on an app-based platform where users can connect with professional visual interpreters 24/7.[4] Aira added a variety of other features, including AI photo description, in 2024.[5] Aira is currently led by CEO Troy Otillio.
Aira has partnerships with nationwide corporations such as Starbucks, Target, and Amazon to provide free access to users. Many U.S. airports, universities, and states also fund on-site Aira access for blind and low vision people.[6] In 2024, Aira developed a program committing shared data toward the creation of AI tools for the blind.[7] They also launched an ASL version of the Aira service, offering interpreting services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.[8]
Aira's slogan is "Access to Information is a Human Right."[9]
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- ^ "Contact Aira - Aira". aira.io. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "On-Demand Eyes for the Blind: The 50 Best Inventions of 2018". Time. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Aira Visual Interpreting Service - Digital Accessibility Services – Syracuse University". itsaccessibility.syr.edu. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ Sarsby, Sarah (2024-03-22). "AI app feature for visually impaired people provides detailed image descriptions - AT Today - Assistive Technology". AT Today - Assistive Technology. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Chicago Department of Aviation Partners with Visual Interpreter Company Aria to Expand Accessibility Services for Passengers at O'Hare and Midway". www.chicago.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Aira's Build AI Initiative: Advancing Accessibility through Community Participation | AppleVis". www.applevis.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "MSP debuts enhanced accessibility programmes". www.airportsinternational.com. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ Jul 16, EIN Presswire 2024 (2024-07-16). "Aira Launches Innovative Service to Enhance Accessibility for Live Events". KGET 17. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
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