Gentex acquires eSight to advance development of eye wear technology
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Gentex Corp. has announced its acquisition of eSight to develop and manufacture mobile electronic eye wear for individuals with vision impairments.
“For many years, our expertise in vision technology has been key in developing automotive solutions that improve driver safety,” Neil Boehm, chief technology officer at Gentex, said in a company press release. “Our acquisition of eSight is a strategic move to leverage this expertise in the health care industry to address the challenges of vision impairment, furthering our commitment to enhancing visual safety and quality of life.”
According to the release, eSight technology aids those with vision impairments, including more than 20 ocular disorders, using a high-definition camera, proprietary algorithms and a processing platform that magnifies real-time images onto screens positioned in front of the eye.
Gentex, which for years has supplied electro-optical products for the automotive, aerospace and fire protection industries, originally announced the partnership in January 2022. The collaboration remains focused on reducing eSight device size, refining design, enhancing system performance and improving cost.
“Millions of people experience the challenges of living with low vision,” Aaron Tutwiler, eSight’s former CEO, said in the release. “Gentex’s specialized knowledge and advanced capabilities in engineering, combined with its highly advanced manufacturing capabilities, will improve eSight functionality and affordability to further expand the reach of those we can impact with our life-changing technology.”
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