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AudioDimension Introduces SAND-e: The World’s First Headphones That Guide You with Music
Navigating a city, traveling, or exercising without constantly looking at a screen is now possible. AudioDimension unveiled a major breakthrough at CES 2026 in Las Vegas: SAND-e, the world’s first headphones with a built-in spatial audio navigation engine.
SAND-e allows users to reach their destination simply by following the music, thanks to a system that transforms navigation instructions into immersive and intuitive spatial sound cues.
Follow the Sound, Not the Screen
Unlike traditional navigation systems based on spoken directions or visual maps, AudioDimension’s technology creates a true “musical map.” Users are guided through their physical environment by spatialized audio cues that indicate direction and movement, keeping their eyes free and their attention on the real world.
This navigation experience is:
- Safer, eliminating the need to look at a smartphone
- More natural, leveraging human auditory perception
- More inclusive, designed to support blind and visually impaired users
A Product Designed for Everyone
SAND-e features bone-conduction headphones, leaving the ears open to ambient sounds and improving situational awareness. Connected via Bluetooth to a smartphone or smartwatch, users can simply say phrases like “take me to the Eiffel Tower” and start walking while following music or a podcast.
Use cases include:
- Tourists exploring cities hands-free
- Travelers navigating airports and stations
- Runners and athletes discovering new routes
- Blind and visually impaired users seeking safe, independent navigation
From Accessibility to Global Innovation
AudioDimension’s technology was originally developed to support mobility for people with visual impairments. Over time, it has proven its value in complex environments such as university campuses, transportation hubs, and large public venues.
By integrating its navigation engine directly into hardware, AudioDimension takes a strategic step toward making the technology more accessible and immediately usable, while continuing discussions with earbud, smart glasses, and device manufacturers for licensing opportunities.
Availability
SAND-e headphones will be available for purchase in the second half of 2026. Prototype demos are showcased at CES 2026, Eureka Park, booth 60643.