Enabling millions of non-verbal disabled people to communicate and learn
Team Leader
Carlos Pereira
Livox enables millions of non-verbal disabled people to communicate and to learn
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The Problem
Around the world, there are more than 1 billion people with disabilities. This group is at a high risk of social exclusion. And when it comes to education, millions of disabled people can’t communicate verbally, making it difficult to ask or answer questions—a significant barrier to learning.
The Solution
Livox software enables non-verbal disabled people and people with learning impairments to communicate. Through intelligent algorithms and machine learning, Livox adapts content for students with disabilities, whether they be verbal, motor, cognitive, or visual disorders.
Because disabilities vary in type and degree, Livox software alters its interface depending on the user’s needs. Livox tracks improvements in visual, auditory, cognitive, and behavioral function, making it easy for teachers to monitor students’ progress. Furthermore, the software was designed to work on inexpensive Android tablets, expanding access to all people with limited resources.
Market Opportunity
In 2015 in the US alone, there were nearly 40 million individuals with disabilities.
Other augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices procured by schools can cost $10,000 or more, making Livox up to 4,000 percent cheaper than solutions available in the US at $250 for families, and $25 per user for schools and hospitals.
Organization Highlights
Recently expanded to Egypt and Jordan from Brazil
Entrepreneurship networks: Unreasonable, Artemesia, Endeavor, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
Featured speaker: 2018 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Awards: Patrick J. McGovern Foundation’s Artificial Intelligence for the Betterment of Humanity Prize, General Motors Prize for Advanced Technologies
Existing Partnerships
Partnerships help Livox to scale and explore research and development projects. Currently, Livox works with:
The Florida Hospital in central Florida
Inter-American Development Bank
Organization Goals
In the next year, Livox seeks to further expand within the US market.
Partnership Goals
To expand within the US, Livox seeks partnerships to:
Test and create new metrics for people with disabilities
Further develop Livox’s technology, particularly with using AI to predict behaviors and allow individuals to communicate their needs
Identify mentorship to help refine business model and strategy, and to better understand new markets where Livox hopes to expand
Acquire pro-bono legal support
Attract engaged board members
What is the name of your organization?
Livox International
What is the name of your solution?
Livox
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
Livox enables millions of non-verbal disabled people to communicate and to learn
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Orlando, FL
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
Brazil
What type of organization is your solution team?
For-Profit
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What specific problem are you solving?
Around the world, there are more than 1 billion people with disabilities. This group is at a high risk of social exclusion. And when it comes to education, millions of disabled people can't communicate verbally, making it difficult to ask or answer questionsâa significant barrier to learning.
What is your solution?
Livox software enables non-verbal disabled people and people with learning impairments to communicate. Through intelligent algorithms and machine learning, Livox adapts content for students with disabilities, whether they be verbal, motor, cognitive, or visual disorders.
Because disabilities vary in type and degree, Livox software alters its interface depending on the user's needs. Livox tracks improvements in visual, auditory, cognitive, and behavioral function, making it easy for teachers to monitor students' progress. Furthermore, the software was designed to work on inexpensive Android tablets, expanding access to all people with limited resources.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
Livox serves children and adults with disabilities who face significant barriers to communication and learning, especially those with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual or motor impairments. These individuals are often excluded from mainstream education, social participation, and even basic self-expression. Livox changes that by giving them a way to communicate through personalized, intelligent tools that adapt to their needs and abilities.
The impact on their lives is profound. For many users, Livox is the first time they can express their thoughts, needs, and emotions in a consistent and understandable way. It also opens doors to learning, allowing students with disabilities to follow educational content aligned with national standards. Beyond that, Livox empowers users to become content creators—writing, generating images, or recording messages that can be shared with others and even address broader social issues
Stats
25,000 non-verbal students use Livox’s app to communicate and learn.
Livox is up to 4,000 percent cheaper than solutions available in the US.
Solver Team
Organization Type: For-profit
Headquarters: Orlando, FL, USA
Stage: Scale
Working in: Brazil, Egypt, Jordan, United States' Djibouti, Sudan
