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Life’s most meaningful moments deserve to be experienced, not missed; the recipe that tastes like home, the story your grandchild asks to hear again, the card you write each year.
HumanWare creates simple, easy-to-use solutions that help you keep reading, stay independent, and stay connected to the people and routines you love. From magnifiers to smart reading devices to wearables, everything we make is designed for everyday life, so you can focus on living it.
Every person, every home, every routine is different, that’s why we offer a range of solutions to keep reading part of your life. From magnifiers to smart readers and glasses, you can choose what works best for you or the person you care for.
“I keep my explorē 5 in my pocket and use it everywhere, at the grocery store, restaurants, even the pharmacy. For the first time in years, I feel spontaneous again.”
– Paul, explorē 5 owner
“The explorē 12 is my favorite for quiet mornings. I sit with my coffee, read the newspaper on the big screen, and don’t need to ask anyone for help. It feels like getting my old routine back.”
– Linda, explorē 12 owner
Magnifiers let you keep using your own eyes to see what matters. These easy-to-use devices make text and images bigger so you can read mail, check medication labels, and manage bills with confidence.
They also bring back the small joys: following a favorite recipe at the kitchen table, enjoying your grandkids’ drawings, or recognizing a friend’s handwriting. With magnifiers, you stay connected to the details of daily life,at home or on the go.
Pocket-sized and portable, perfect for opening today’s mail, checking a receipt, or reading a label at the store.
explorē 5 has a bright 5-inch screen and simple buttons that make small text easy to see anytime. Its folding handle helps you hold it steady while you read. You can freeze and zoom in on details or adjust contrast for comfortable reading wherever you are.
Larger screen, foldable stand, two cameras, great for following recipes, doing crosswords, or reading menus at a café.
explorē 8 gives you an 8-inch screen for relaxed reading at the kitchen table. Switch between near and distance cameras to check a bulletin board or a sign across the room without getting up. Adjust brightness or choose a high-contrast mode to make pages easier on your eyes, add a reading line or mask to stay on track with longer text, and freeze or save images to come back to later. The battery lasts up to 7 hours, enough for a full day’s use.
Big screen, writing space, distance camera, perfect for reading the newspaper, writing letters, or working on puzzles.
explorē 12 has a 12-inch HD screen that gives you space to spread out and enjoy reading. Use the built-in stand to write comfortably and switch to the distance camera to check the TV or a note across the room without leaving your chair. Adjust contrast for your comfort, freeze and zoom to get a closer look, or save pages to read again later, all designed to make reading feel more comfortable.
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| Feature | explorē 5 | explorē 8 | explorē 12 |
| Screen size | 5 inches, fits in a pocket | 8 inches, easy to carry | 12 inches, large viewing area |
| Portability | Ultra portable | Portable with stand | Best for table use |
| Distance viewing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Writing space | No | With stand (limited) | Large, comfortable space |
| Best for | Quick reading on the go | Everyday tasks at home or out | Long reading sessions, writing, puzzles |
“Now I can do so much more on my own. I read medication labels, do crafts, check my skin and dress safely. I even connect it to my computer for work. It’s fun to use and part of my everyday routine.”
– Daniel, Texas, (Prodigi user)
“When Odyssey arrived, I finally opened the pile of mail I’d been putting off. In minutes, every letter was read aloud, even handwritten. I felt independent again.”
– Jean, Odyssey reader
Perfect for mail, bills, and books, no more piles waiting to be read. Odyssey reads your printed pages aloud with one button, so you can finally catch up on mail, enjoy a favorite book, or follow a recipe without strain. Place the page under the arm, press the key, Place the page under the arm, press the key, and enjoy a natural, clear reading voice.
Prodigi is easy-to-use software that lets you read, save, and organize what matters most.
Prodigi is more than magnification, it’s your intelligent reading assistant. It helps you magnify, read aloud, and save important documents, while also giving you quick summaries or translations when you need them. Browse thousands of titles with the built-in book app, save recipes or letters to revisit anytime, and keep your personal library organized with searchable, tagged documents. Choose the setup that fits your needs: software only, a portable tablet kit, or an all-in-one desktop station.
Looking for hands-free support?
Our wearables give you AI-powered help anywhere you go: to read a sign, get navigation, or capture special moments.
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