Tactile Engineering’s core product is Cadence, a tactile tablet that provides up to eight lines of refreshable electronic Braille cells using standard Braille size, spacing and height. Cadence’s modular cells are replaceable and supported by web-based tools for remote calibration; the device includes built-in Wi‑Fi to download and install new apps. The company markets Cadence as an e‑reader, graphing calculator and image viewer, and is developing additional applications such as a web browser, classroom aids, annotation tools, a notetaker and leisure software. Tactile Engineering emphasizes strengthening Braille literacy to improve STEM education and employment outcomes for people affected by blindness and low vision. The company reports strong ties to Purdue University, with several founders and employees having a Purdue background and original research begun there. Proceeds from the recent funding are intended to finance additional capital equipment, parts and labor to manufacture Cadence at larger volumes.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Feb 2023