Optimum distance for voice navigation in walking support system for visually impaired

Voice navigation with information and communication technologies allows the visually impaired (VI) to grasp the current situation promptly. While instruction prior to the action e.g. turning a corner, seems to be effective, the optimum lead distance remains unclear. This paper verifies experimentall...

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Main Authors: Ohfuji Akinari, Taniura Yoshihiro, Hanawa Dai, Oguchi Kimio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201816901031