Ryan Jee Hong Kang

Globally, 1.3 billion people live with disabilities, yet most accessibility solutions are costly, fragmented, and dependent on heavy infrastructure. This leaves vulnerable communities excluded from safe, independent urban participation. Our innovation addresses this gap by using mobile AI on standard smartphones to detect people, mobility aids, and obstacles in real time. It empowers operators to respond faster, reduce costs, and embed inclusivity into public infrastructure at scale.

UnBound Inclusive Mobile Infrastructure AI is a breakthrough platform that transforms ordinary smartphones into inclusive infrastructure tools. Using computer vision, it detects wheelchair users, obstacles, and people in distress, while providing predictive analytics for future town planning. Unlike conventional systems, it is low-cost, portable, and scalable, ensuring accessibility is achievable across diverse regions. Its “people-in-the-loop” design complements human responders, embedding empathy and oversight while advancing SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities).

UnBound has proven its innovation in live city and transport environments through collaborations with national transport agencies, ministries, and municipal councils. These partnerships demonstrate how inclusive infrastructure AI can be embedded into public systems at scale, reducing costs while improving accessibility. With established operations in Malaysia, Australia, and across the ASEAN region, UnBound is now expanding into Brazil and Africa through government to government partnerships and international collaborations. By combining accessibility with predictive analytics, the company is positioning itself as a global leader in people centric urban technology, shaping smarter and more equitable cities worldwide.