How SuperBrain 1 Translates Sight into Sensation

For people who are blind or visually impaired, spatial awareness often relies on auditory cues, canes, or guided assistance. But what if visual input could be interpreted through touch instead of sight?

That’s the premise behind SuperBrain 1, a head-mounted device developed by Estonian startup 7Sense. The system provides a “Remote Sense of Touch™” by turning environmental visuals into real-time haptic signals on the forehead, allowing users to feel the shape, position, and movement of objects around them.

How It Works

SuperBrain 1 is equipped with a sensor suite that includes:

• 3D stereo vision

• Time-of-flight (ToF) sensors for distance measurement

• A thermal camera to detect temperature variation

These inputs are processed by the device’s onboard AI and translated into signals sent to a forehead-mounted Haptic Mat™—a flexible material that delivers highly localized, human-like touch feedback. This creates what 7Sense describes as a “haptic space,” giving the user a spatial map of their environment without needing to physically reach or hear.

The interaction is designed to be intuitive and does not require significant training. Users learn to recognize tactile patterns as spatial representations, enhancing their independence during navigation.

Notable Features

• Remote Sense of Touch™: Converts visual information into physical sensation

• Lightweight and ergonomic: Comfortable to wear for extended periods

• Connectivity: Equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for updates and integrations

• Battery: Provides up to 3 hours of continuous use; charges via USB-C in 60 minutes

• App integration: Supports downloadable “hApps” that expand functionality for various environments or needs

Unlike devices relying on audio cues, SuperBrain 1 offers a silent interface, making it useful in environments where sound is overloaded or limited.

Designed for Real Life

The device is portable, non-invasive, and designed to complement—not replace—other mobility aids. It’s particularly suited for use in crowded spaces, indoors or outdoors, where constant feedback about object position, movement, and proximity is valuable.

SuperBrain 1 is currently available in Estonia, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Spain. It is priced at €9,000 and includes a two-year warranty and a 30-day buyback guarantee.