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    Area of Science:

    • Human-computer interaction
    • Assistive technology
    • Low vision rehabilitation

    Background:

    • Navigating environments presents challenges for individuals with low vision.
    • Augmented reality (AR) offers potential solutions by enhancing obstacle visibility.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effectiveness of different AR visual cues for obstacle detection in people with low vision.
    • To inform the design of AR systems for low vision navigation.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a prototype AR application with various visual cues on an optical see-through head-mounted display.
    • Conducted a study where participants with low vision navigated an obstacle course using the AR system.

    Main Results:

    • 3D world-locked AR cues were found to be superior to directional heads-up cues for most participants.
    • User experience and perceptual effectiveness varied between cue types.

    Conclusions:

    • AR technology shows promise for improving navigation for people with low vision.
    • 3D world-locked visual cues are a potentially effective strategy for AR-based obstacle detection.