A handheld navigation device with a black body, grey control panel, round directional pad, and orange and black buttons.

StellarTrek - Digital orientation and mobility assistant

by HumanWare

$999.00, see price history

Last seen at this price on May 3, 2026. We haven’t been able to check it since, so confirm it with the vendor.

Professional guidance helps Many people could turn this device on and try it alone, but getting real value from it takes practice with navigation and text reading. A specialist in orientation and mobility can help you set it up for your own routes and use it safely, so professional help is recommended even though it isn't required.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The StellarTrek is a handheld navigation device that combines GPS with OCR, which reads printed text aloud, so you can find your way and read signs and other text as you go. It's built for people who are blind or have low vision and want help getting around on their own. It's a dedicated device rather than an app, so it has its own hardware and doesn't rely on your phone. Learning to use navigation tools well often goes best with an orientation and mobility specialist, who can show you how to fit it into the routes and travel skills you already use.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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$999.00

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How to fund this

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$999.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Charge and power on the device, then try its basic features such as reading a sign or checking your location.
  • With a guide
    Work through the manufacturer's setup steps to set up the device and learn its navigation and text-reading functions. Plan on an hour or more to get comfortable with the basics. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An orientation and mobility specialist can help you practice with the device on your real routes and decide how it fits with a cane or guide dog. Expect one or more sessions depending on your travel needs.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from HumanWare — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked May 3, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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