An overview of assistive devices for blind and visually impaired people
International Journal of Robotics and Automation, Vol. 34, No. 5, 2019 AN OVERVIEW OF
ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE Menghan Hu,∗,∗∗ …
ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE Menghan Hu,∗,∗∗ …
Brain-machine interfaces to assist the blind
The loss or absence of vision is probably one of the most incapacitating events that can
befall a human being. The importance of vision for humans is also reflected in brain anatomy …
befall a human being. The importance of vision for humans is also reflected in brain anatomy …
The unfolding space glove: A wearable spatio-visual to haptic sensory substitution device for blind people
J Kilian, A Neugebauer, L Scherffig, S Wahl - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
This paper documents the design, implementation and evaluation of the Unfolding Space
Glove—an open source sensory substitution device. It transmits the relative position and …
Glove—an open source sensory substitution device. It transmits the relative position and …
Mental maps and the use of sensory information by blind and partially sighted people
M Hersh - ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing …, 2020 - dl.acm.org
This article aims to fill an important gap in the literature by reporting on blind and partially
sighted people's use of spatial representations (mental maps) from their perspective and …
sighted people's use of spatial representations (mental maps) from their perspective and …
Spatial navigation with horizontally spatialized sounds in early and late blind individuals
Blind individuals often report difficulties to navigate and to detect objects placed outside their
peri-personal space. Although classical sensory substitution devices could be helpful in this …
peri-personal space. Although classical sensory substitution devices could be helpful in this …
Blindness and the reliability of downwards sensors to avoid obstacles: A study with the EyeCane
Vision loss has dramatic repercussions on the quality of life of affected people, particularly
with respect to their orientation and mobility. Many devices are available to help blind …
with respect to their orientation and mobility. Many devices are available to help blind …
The Topo-Speech sensory substitution system as a method of conveying spatial information to the blind and vision impaired
Humans, like most animals, integrate sensory input in the brain from different sensory
modalities. Yet humans are distinct in their ability to grasp symbolic input, which is …
modalities. Yet humans are distinct in their ability to grasp symbolic input, which is …
Topical Review: Impact of Central Vision Loss on Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance while Walking
M Cloutier, PR DeLucia - Optometry and Vision Science, 2022 - journals.lww.com
A systematic literature review focusing on mobility in CVL was conducted. Using the
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses method, 2424 articles …
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses method, 2424 articles …
A route optimization model based on building semantics, human factors, and user constraints to enable personalized travel in complex public facilities
Entire routing planning is a prerequisite to ensuring the appropriate navigation, especially
for pedestrians with visual impairments. This paper focuses on optimizing the initial indoor …
for pedestrians with visual impairments. This paper focuses on optimizing the initial indoor …
[PDF][PDF] Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Individuals: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
L Manirajee, SMM Rashid… - International Journal of …, 2024 - researchgate.net
Assistive technology is a tool that helps people with disabilities to facilitate their daily
lifestyle. Based on the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), children …
lifestyle. Based on the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), children …