Step out with confidence
MakeSense is a team of scientists, designers and engineers. We use our collective expertise to create ultra-precise navigation tools – made to help people who are blind or have low vision feel safe, confident and in control of every step they take.
Why the world needs better navigation tools
50%
of blind or visually impaired people need assistance to leave their homes*.
Smartphone GPS and applications are a huge help, but they’re only accurate to
5 metres
40%
can’t make journeys as they’d like to*.
*UK RNIB survey
We need more precise technology to help people navigate safely and independently.
Our core values
Improve lives
We pioneer better technology for blind and visually impaired people, helping them move with freedom and confidence.
Independence is everything
Everyone should feel empowered to get where they need to go – autonomously. Precision technology is the key.
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Milestones
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What the experts think:
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"If proven effective in trials we would advise our rehabilitation and IT teams to use this product"
Veterans Charity with US Counterpart
Dr Theofilos Kempapidis
Innovations Lead
"More likely to lead to a successful product than any of the other methods currently being pursued"
Largest VI equipment distributor in the UK
Glenn Tookey
CEO & Founder
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"I was very skeptical of assistive technology before, but this has totally changed my life. It could replace the guide dog"
Most Experienced User of
Mark Baxter
Implementation Lead
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The best minds, the best results
We’ve assembled a top-notch team of engineers and designers. Together, we’re engineering innovative solutions to problems that belong in the past.
Keep learning, keep improving
Bigger, better ideas unfold as you learn. We’ll continue to make iterative improvements to our software as we go, so you always get the latest and greatest results.