Title :
A Dynamic Tactile Map as a Tool for Space Organization Perception: Application to the Design of an Electronic Travel Aid for Visually Impaired and Blind People
Author :
Maingreaud, F. ; Pissaloux, E.E. ; Velázquez, R. ; Gaunet, F. ; Hafez, M. ; Alexandre, J.-M.
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Robotique de Paris, Paris VI Univ.
Abstract :
This paper addresses a new concept of visuo-tactile human-machine interface for a certain representation of the peripersonnal space, especially useful for visually impaired and blind people navigation. The proposed space representation have been successfully implemented on a tactile device and validated via series of experiments involving naive blindfolded sighted people. Results show that is possible to interact with the space via the proposed tactile representation
Keywords :
display devices; handicapped aids; haptic interfaces; man-machine systems; blind people; dynamic tactile map; electronic travel aid; naive blindfolded sighted people; navigation; space organization perception; space representation; tactile device; visually impaired; visuo-tactile human-machine interface; Cities and towns; Cognition; Extraterrestrial measurements; Man machine systems; Navigation; Robots; Space exploration; Space technology; Topology; User interfaces; concept design; dynamic tactile map; electronic travel assistance; human-centered design; user interface design;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2005. IEEE-EMBS 2005. 27th Annual International Conference of the
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8741-4
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2005.1616095
