Tactile-Foot Stimulation Can Assist the Navigation of People with Visual Impairment
Background. Tactile interfaces that stimulate the plantar surface with vibrations could represent a step forward toward the development of wearable, inconspicuous, unobtrusive, and inexpensive assistive devices for people with visual impairments. Objective. To study how people understand information...
Main Authors: | Ramiro Velázquez, Edwige Pissaloux, Aimé Lay-Ekuakille |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Applied Bionics and Biomechanics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/798748 |
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