Navigate by touch.
No screen. No audio.
HapticNav uses vibration patterns to guide you turn-by-turn — the technology behind the first blind NYC Marathon finish.
Free app for iOS & Android. Enterprise SDK for partners.
Experience the Haptic Corridor™
Our patented navigation creates a virtual corridor toward your destination. Face the right direction — feel nothing. Turn away — feel vibrations that intensify the further you stray.
Drop into any mapping stack in hours
Multiple U.S. patents. Language-agnostic. iOS, Android, and wearables. Integrates in hours, not weeks.
Patented Core
Multiple U.S. patents covering haptic navigation systems and methods. Protected IP you can build on.
Mapbox Integrated
8+ year partnership. Sidewalk-differentiated routing for pedestrian safety out of the box.
Universal Language
Touch transcends language barriers. Works for every user, in every country, no translation needed.
Production-ready API
RESTful API, WebSocket support, and native SDKs for iOS, Android, and Wear OS. Integrates with your existing mapping stack in hours, not weeks.
Transparent pricing for every scale
Free for developers. Scale when you're ready.
For testing and development
- 1,000 API calls/month
- Basic haptic patterns
- Community support
- Non-commercial use
For production applications
- 100,000 API calls/month
- Full haptic library
- Priority support
- Commercial license
- Analytics dashboard
For large-scale deployments
- Unlimited API calls
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support & SLA
- On-premise option
- White-label available
Built for enterprise scale
From rideshare to defense. Touch-based navigation for every industry.
Rideshare & Delivery
Guide riders to exact pickup locations. Cut curbside wait times by 30%.
Airports & Events
Official Navigation Partner for SXSW. Seamless wayfinding through terminals and venues at scale.
Smart Cities
Working with Yokohama Government. Creating accessible urban infrastructure at city scale.
Defense & Emergency
Mission-critical navigation when visual/auditory channels fail. Expanding via Carahsoft procurement.
Consumer Electronics
Apple Watch integration live. Partnership discussions with Google for broader platform deployment.
Accessibility Partners
Deployed with NFB, Helen Keller Services, RNIB, Aira, and Lighthouse Guild.
The First Blind Runner to Complete the NYC Marathon
In 2017, Simon Wheatcroft completed 15 miles of the NYC Marathon guided solely by Haptic technology. No sighted assistance. No audio cues. Just touch.
Trusted by people who navigate differently
"No other app compares. I don't have to constantly check my phone. I am a DeafBlind user and I highly recommend this app!"
"With limited sight, I no longer need to stop and look at my phone for directions. The vibrations are very accurate and customizable — the corridor width adjustment is a game changer."
"The HapticNav experience transcends traditional navigation, delivering a tactile journey far beyond what other maps can offer."
"Tested it in person and found it quite easy to get a handle on. Though it's hard to imagine, it's intuitive enough to get after just a few seconds."
"It was the first time that I was able to use my body to navigate independently. No sighted assistance. No audio. Just touch."
"No other app compares. I don't have to constantly check my phone. I am a DeafBlind user and I highly recommend this app!"
"With limited sight, I no longer need to stop and look at my phone for directions. The vibrations are very accurate and customizable — the corridor width adjustment is a game changer."
"The HapticNav experience transcends traditional navigation, delivering a tactile journey far beyond what other maps can offer."
"Tested it in person and found it quite easy to get a handle on. Though it's hard to imagine, it's intuitive enough to get after just a few seconds."
"It was the first time that I was able to use my body to navigate independently. No sighted assistance. No audio. Just touch."
Ready to navigate by touch?
Download HapticNav free or integrate our SDK into your product.