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Distance and beep mode with LiDAR

Lumyeye Pro uses the LiDAR scanner on a compatible iPhone Pro to measure an obstacle in view. Say “distance mode” for an immediate spoken measurement, or activate Beep mode for spoken distance updates every two seconds as you move.

Safety notice: Errors and missed detections are possible. Distances and descriptions do not guarantee that a passage is clear or safe. Keep using your mobility aids and do not decide to cross a road or pass an obstacle based on this response alone. Detailed precautions.

French-language recording. Read the English explanation.

Video description

The French-language recording demonstrates LiDAR distance measurement and approach beeps on a compatible iPhone Pro. The updated feature has two modes: Distance mode gives an immediate spoken measurement; Beep mode calculates and speaks the distance every two seconds as you move. Below 1.5 meters, beeps begin and become faster as you approach, down to 10 centimeters. This English explanation describes the feature; it is not a word-for-word transcript of the recording.

The demonstration, explained

How the two LiDAR modes work

  1. 01 · Aim

    Point at the obstacle

    Hold the compatible iPhone Pro with its rear LiDAR sensor facing the obstacle you want to measure.

  2. 02 · Measure

    Say “distance mode”

    Lumyeye Pro immediately speaks the measured distance.

  3. 03 · Approach

    Activate Beep mode

    Hear the distance every two seconds as you move. Below 1.5 meters, beeps start and speed up as you approach, down to 10 centimeters.

Good to know

Does LiDAR replace a white cane or guide dog?

No. It measures the obstacle in the camera’s view and does not detect everything at ground level or to the sides. Keep using your usual mobility aid.