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...

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Main Authors: Ramiro Velázquez, Edwige Pissaloux, Aimé Lay-Ekuakille
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/798748

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