helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
What are the advantages and limitations of FingerRover compared with traditional auditory and haptic assistive technologies?Direction: Accessibility and Assistive Technology
Spatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
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Visually impaired users struggle to operate touchscreens and locate objects efficiently, often making errors or experiencing fatigue.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Can navigation technology without pre-built maps help blind people navigate independently in unfamiliar buildings?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can navigation systems based on real-time environmental information be designed and optimized to improve blind users' experience?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can blind people improve navigation experience through intersection detection and signage recognition interactions?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Blind people struggle to navigate independently in unfamiliar buildings, and existing systems depend on expensive, hard-to-build pre-mapped data.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
What barriers do blind players encounter when playing mainstream visually oriented games?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How do blind players use strategies to overcome inaccessible game content?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Blind players struggle to effectively navigate and interact in mainstream vision-centered digital games.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Can interactive 3D-printed models improve BLV users' understanding of multi-story building spatial layouts?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Compared with traditional 2D tactile maps, what advantages do interactive 3D-printed models offer in teaching efficiency and UX?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Can interactive 3D-printed models meet the needs of users across age groups (e.g., children and adults)?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
BLV users struggle to independently understand and navigate complex multi-story buildings.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
In science museums, can autonomous navigation robots effectively improve blind users' independent exploration?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How do blind users experience assistive systems combining navigation robots and voice interaction technology?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Does the public accept autonomous navigation robots in museums?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Blind users struggle to independently and safely explore museum exhibition areas.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Which form factor of guide robots (e.g., cane-like vs. vehicle-like) offers advantages in navigation efficiency and UX?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Do blind people need to switch between partial and full autonomy modes, and how do users perceive these two autonomy modes?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
In complex or dangerous scenarios, how do guide robots with different autonomy modes affect blind people's psychological safety and sense of control?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Blind people struggle to travel efficiently and safely on their own in complex environments.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can "blind-aware" algorithms be designed to understand the language and behavior patterns of visually impaired users?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can low-bandwidth offline distributed navigation be achieved under poor network conditions?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can AI optimize recognition of text on irregular surfaces (e.g., curved or warped surfaces)?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Blind users have insufficient environmental awareness and obstacle avoidance when using remote visual assistance.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can a comfortable, all-day wearable that is aesthetically pleasing be designed to help blind and low vision (BLV) users interact with surrounding objects?UbiComp '22LiSee: A Headphone that Provides All-day Assistance for Blind and Low-vision Users to Reach Surrounding Objects
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How can embedded stereo cameras and voice-guided headphones optimize target localization and hand tracking?UbiComp '22LiSee: A Headphone that Provides All-day Assistance for Blind and Low-vision Users to Reach Surrounding Objects
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Can two-stage voice guidance improve task completion efficiency for BLV users?UbiComp '22LiSee: A Headphone that Provides All-day Assistance for Blind and Low-vision Users to Reach Surrounding Objects
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BLV users struggle to interact with surrounding objects, affecting daily independent living.UbiComp '22LiSee: A Headphone that Provides All-day Assistance for Blind and Low-vision Users to Reach Surrounding Objects
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How can 3D printing provide more efficient street-crossing skills training for blind or low-vision people?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can 3D printed models help blind children understand complex intersection layouts and traffic flow?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Can participatory design improve the practicality and appeal of orientation and mobility training tools for blind people?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Blind people struggle to understand complex intersections and safe street-crossing techniques.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can a look-around feature enable blind users to freely explore complex virtual environments in mainstream 3D video games?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How do audio-based navigation tools (e.g., NavStick) compare to traditional menu navigation in supporting blind players' free exploration and mental map building?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
What are the main challenges blind players face when using NavStick to navigate complex dynamic environments?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Blind users struggle to freely explore complex virtual environments in mainstream 3D games.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can light perception abilities of people with visual impairments be leveraged for path navigation?UbiComp '21LightGuide: Directing Visually Impaired People along a Path Using Light Cues
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How does LightGuide technology perform in navigation precision and efficiency?UbiComp '21LightGuide: Directing Visually Impaired People along a Path Using Light Cues
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What advantages does light-based navigation have over tactile feedback devices?UbiComp '21LightGuide: Directing Visually Impaired People along a Path Using Light Cues
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People with visual impairments struggle to find paths safely and effectively.UbiComp '21LightGuide: Directing Visually Impaired People along a Path Using Light Cues
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How do blind people use smartphones to locate the end of a queue and follow the line?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Can color histogram algorithms reduce target tracking errors during queue-following navigation?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Can audio and vibration feedback-based navigation systems effectively enhance blind people's social participation and comfort while queuing?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Blind people struggle to find the end of a queue and maintain correct queuing distance.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How do existing voice assistants support blind and sighted users in indoor navigation tasks at airports?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
What shared needs and challenges do blind and sighted users face in airport navigation?helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
How can a multimodal voice assistant supporting complex tasks be designed to meet users' navigation needs?lightbulbPractical problemSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
Blind and sighted users struggle with airport navigation and rely on inefficient human assistance.helpResearch questionSpatial Navigation, Orientation, and Mobility Assistance
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