Author: Nadège Macé

Keywords Tactile & haptic interaction, user-centered design, visual impairments, prototyping, evaluations, Spatial cognition. Context Wayfinding is a major issue for people with visual impairments (PVIs). In addition to tools such as long canes or dogs to assist mobility, PVIs need assistance to be oriented and find their way to a destination. They can rely on…

Keywords Spatial cognition, interaction, user-centered design, visual impairments, tactile & haptic devices. Context ANR ActivMap (2020-2023) focuses on the issue of orientation and mobility of people with visual impairments (PVIs), which has a real impact on their independence and quality of life. The appropriation of urban space is an essential element to improve their autonomy,…