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Blind users want to use Audiom, an auditory virtual reality map viewer, for accessible geographic data. Participants acquired spatial knowledge from auditory maps, indicating potential for enhanced accessibility in mapping applications.

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Area of Science:

Human-Computer Interaction
Accessibility Research
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Background:

Traditional digital maps present significant accessibility challenges for blind and visually impaired individuals.
Auditory interfaces offer a potential modality for conveying spatial information.
Virtual reality (VR) environments can enhance immersive experiences and spatial understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the usability and user acceptance of Audiom, an auditory VR map viewer, among blind participants.
To determine if blind users can acquire spatial knowledge from auditory maps.
To identify desired features and integration possibilities for auditory mapping tools.

Main Methods:

Thirteen blind participants evaluated Audiom, a web-based auditory VR map viewer.
Participants navigated through dynamic choropleth maps (US COVID-19 data) and OpenStreetMap-powered travel maps.
Spatial knowledge acquisition was assessed through a post-navigation question.

Main Results:

All participants expressed a desire for more auditory maps, particularly county-level COVID-19 data.
Users indicated willingness to use Audiom after bug fixes and feature additions, especially integration into existing applications.
All participants successfully demonstrated basic acquisition of spatial knowledge.
Participants confirmed that this spatial information was not available in current applications.

Conclusions:

Audiom shows promise as an accessible tool for blind users to acquire spatial knowledge from geographic data.
User feedback highlights the demand for diverse and integrated auditory mapping solutions.
Further development focusing on user-recommended features and bug fixes is crucial for wider adoption.