Aira at a Glance: Who We Are and What We Do

Welcome to Aira!

Aira is a service that helps visually impaired individuals to live independently. In doing so, we — through the latest, personalized assistive technology and approaches — serve as visual interpreters and…

Aira Selects First Group of Agents; Group Undergoes Agent Workshop at EvoNexus Facility

Highly optimistic, multi-skilled and diverse. These words describe the impressive group of individuals recently selected as the first Aira Agents — a cadre who will help Aira set…

The Power of Crowdsourcing: Comparing Aira to the Services of ‘Be My Eyes’

Isn’t it amazing that two teams, located oceans apart, can be motivated by a common cause and inspired by a similar operating model to create a product to help the blind? The dual teams we are referring…

Erik Weihenmayer, First Blind Person to Reach Summit of Mount Everest, Named to Aira Advisory Board

Erik Weihenmayer, considered among the most accomplished blind athletes in the world, and perhaps best known for being the first person without sight to climb…

Aira Names Matt Brock, Joshua Miele and Michael Hingson to Its User Advisory Board

Aira has named three noted professionals to its User Advisory Board. The new members, each visually impaired, will help guide Aira’s mission in developing personalized, user-friendly…

Andrew Filler, Prominent Intellectual Property Attorney, Joins Aira Advisory Board

Aira has appointed noted intellectual property attorney Andrew ¨Andy¨ Filler to its Advisory Board, helping Aira to greatly expand its IP portfolio as the San Diego-based company works to…

Aira Announces Seed Financing From Lux Capital and ARCH Venture Partners

Aira has received seed money from two noted venture capital firms, helping Aira move forward in its mission to develop innovative, personalized assistive technology and services that bring greater…

Aira Selected for Incubation With Prominent Startup Incubator, EvoNexus

How Aira Got Its Name: Blending High-Tech With the Ancient Past

Our company name, Aira (pronounced ¨i — ra¨), was derived from two interesting sources: the emerging field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the ancient Egyptian mythological being and symbol known as the Eye of Ra…

4 New User Advisory Board Members Bolster Aira’s Depth and Mission

Aira has announced the appointment of four new members to its User Advisory Board, further bolstering Aira’s depth and mission to develop personalized, user-friendly services and technology that enhance the…