About us - Kapsys

KAPSYS

The creation

Committed to Inclusive Society

Created in 2007 by Aram Hékimian, entrepreneur specialist of telecommunication technologies and former co-founder of Wavecom, KAPSYS is a french company designing and selling digital mobility and communication devices for visually-impaired people. Designed to ease the daily life of their users, KAPSYS products offer innovative features, accessible by all through simple and user-friendly interfaces.

Thanks to its expertise in the fields of embedded intelligence and voice technologies, KAPSYS has developed a range of portable digital products especially adapted to people with altered perception capacities.

INNOVATION

Our mission

Culture of Innovation Serving Visually Impaired

In 2008, one year after its creation, KAPSYS shakes the world of GPS navigation by launching KAPTEN, the first 100% voice-controlled portable navigation device. Designed to facilitate people’s travels, in particular in urban environments, this company’s best-seller today enables thousands of persons to travel in a smarter way whatever transport mode is chosen.
The KAPTEN’s user interface based on sophisticated voice recognition and speech synthesis, make GPS navigation accessible to everyone and in particular to seniors and people with visual disabilities.

In 2009, building upon its expertise in smart navigation, KAPSYS launches KAPTEN FOR IPHONE, the first onboard navigation application for iPhone with a (freely renewable) monthly license.

In 2010, the company innovates once again and creates KAPTEN NG, the first pocket-size multi-transport navigator.

Since 2010, KAPSYS keeps on designing and offering digital mobility and wireless communication devices specifically adapted to people with visual disabilities.

Supported by a wide distribution network, KAPSYS products are available in more than 20 countries throughout the world.

The team

used to working in project mode

Company milestones

2007

Creation of KAPSYS in Mougins in the Sophia-Antipolis technology park

2008

Launch of KAPTEN, the first portable GPS with a 100% voice interface, accessible to everyone, including people with visual impairments.

2009

Launch of KAPTEN NG, the first ultra-compact, pocket-size multi-transport browser.

2010

Launch of KAPTEN FOR IPHONE, the first iPhone navigation application available via a freely renewable monthly license.

2010

Launch of KAPTEN PLUS, an entirely vocal GPS navigator with features dedicated to visually impaired and blind people.

2011

Launch of KAPTEN MOBILITY, the first integrated GPS system specifically designed to assist the mobility of visually impaired people.

2013

Launch of SmartVision 1, the first Smartphone with touch screen, keyboard and voice control specially designed for

2015

Launch of SmartConnect, the first Smartphone with touch screen, keyboard and voice control specially designed for the visually impaired and blind.

2017

Launch of SmartVision 2, the only Android 6.0 smartphone dedicated to the visually impaired with simplified accessibility and innovative vision assistance and voice recognition functions.

2018

Kapsys launches a new phone model that is easy to use, vocalized and practical on a daily basis: the MiniVision.

2021

MiniVision2 release, which to date is the best-selling one in the range worldwide.

2022

The long-awaited SmartVision3 ranks first in 2022, it is a concentrate of technology and inclusive innovation, the ergonomics of the keyboard, the dedicated applications, and the power of Android 11 announce good commercial performances in judge by the pre-sales of the first three weeks of launch alone.