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AI-Powered Assistive Technology

Vision beyond
sight.

Payana Technologies builds smart wearables that empower individuals with visual impairments — delivering real-time intelligence through affordable, edge-AI glasses.

4+
Core AI features
Real-time
Edge inference
1B+
People with vision impairment worldwide
Our flagship product

Smart glasses that see the world for you

A wearable AI system delivering real-time environmental intelligence through intelligent, natural audio feedback — no screen required.

EDGE AI
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Real-time navigation

Continuous spatial awareness with turn-by-turn audio guidance, obstacle detection, and route assistance.

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Object detection

Instant identification of objects, people, and environmental elements — described through natural speech.

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Food recognition

Identify meals, packaged items, and ingredients to support independent daily living and dietary choices.

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Color identification

Precise color feedback for clothing, objects, and environments — delivering full contextual independence.

Launching soon — be the first to experience Payana.

How it works

Edge AI meets real-world intelligence

From camera to ear in milliseconds — Payana processes everything on-device for instant, private, reliable feedback.

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Capture

Dual cameras capture the scene continuously in real time at the frame level.

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Infer

Onboard edge AI chips process frames instantly — no cloud, no latency, no privacy risk.

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Understand

Computer vision models detect, classify, and contextualize objects, routes, and scenes.

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Speak

Clear, concise, natural audio feedback delivered through built-in open-ear speakers.

Our mission

Inclusive innovation for the 1 in 7

Over a billion people live with vision impairment globally. Existing solutions are expensive, bulky, and poorly designed. We are changing that — by combining cutting-edge embedded systems, user-centric design, and a relentless focus on affordability.

AffordableCustomizableAccessibleEdge AIEmbedded systemsUser-centric designScalable
Why Payana

Built different, by design

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Edge-first architecture

All AI inference happens on-device. No internet required. No data sent to any server. Privacy by default.

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Affordable without compromise

Designed for price parity with the real world — so assistive tech is not a luxury for the few.

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Truly customizable

Modular hardware and configurable software let users adapt Payana to their specific needs and lifestyle.

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Designed for the real world

Built by studying actual daily challenges — not assumptions. Every feature solves a real problem.

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Community-driven

We co-design with individuals who have visual impairments, ensuring our product truly serves their needs.

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Scalable platform

Payana is not one product — it is a platform for inclusive AI applications that grows over time.

The team

The people behind Payana

A passionate, multidisciplinary team from Kerala, united by one mission — making the world more accessible through AI.

Anav Krishna K.P
Anav Krishna K.P
CEO & Co-Founder
Visionary behind Payana Technologies, driving the mission to make assistive AI accessible to every individual with visual impairment.
Donavan Joseph
Donavan Joseph
CTO & Co-Founder
Leads all technical architecture and edge AI development, turning complex computer vision research into real-world wearable solutions.
Angeleena Johnny
Angeleena Johnny
CPO & Co-Founder
Champions user-centric product design, ensuring every feature is shaped by the real needs of the visually impaired community.
Adhin Benny
Adhin Benny
CMO & Co-Founder
Drives marketing outreach and partnerships, connecting Payana with investors, users, and accessibility advocates worldwide.
Abhishek G Bhat
Abhishek G Bhat
COO
Oversees operations and execution, building the systems and processes that scale Payana from prototype to product.
Abel George
Abel George
CCO
Crafts Payana's brand story and go-to-market strategy, building awareness and community around inclusive technology.
Join the team

Build assistive AI with us

We are hiring engineers, designers, and operators who want to make independence accessible. Tell us about yourself.

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Why Payana

Mission-driven work shipping real edge-AI hardware to people who need it.

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Open roles

Embedded / Edge AI, Computer Vision, Product Design, Community Ops.

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Where

Remote-friendly · Hub in Kerala, India.

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How we hire

Short intro call, a focused take-home, and a paired working session.

Get in touch

Interested in Payana?

Whether you are a potential user, partner, investor, or researcher — we would love to hear from you.

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Email us

payanatechnologies@gmail.com

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Location

Kerala, India

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Partnerships

Open to investors, NGOs, and research collaborators.

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Follow us

@payanatech on LinkedIn & Instagram