From The Field: Glide Seattle Beta Testing with Sheri!

Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent quite a bit of time working with Glide Pioneer and Beta Tester Sheri on one of her familiar routes in Seattle.

Our focus has been on improving Glide’s reliability on sidewalks and building the first iteration of road crossings, which culminated in walking a complete route with Sheri last week. Her route is a loop from her home to a neighborhood coffee shop, and includes a variety of sidewalk terrain – small bumps, big bumps, up hills and down hills.  

The first iteration of road crossings we did together was intentionally simplified so we could gather thoughts and feedback on how it should function – for example, when and how Glide should inform you that a crosswalk is ahead, and the ease of being able to release the brakes to take that step onto the road.  

We will continue to walk with Sheri next month, and include all our other Pilot participants to walk their routes to learn what is working and what can be improved!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmYnniXyo1Q

For now, we hope you enjoy the interview and video with Sheri!