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  • Assistive Technology
  • Mobility Aids

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  • Ridesharing enhances independence for blind and low vision (BLV) individuals.
  • A key challenge for BLV users is locating summoned vehicles at unpredictable arrival points.
  • Future automated vehicles necessitate advanced non-visual navigation solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and evaluate a multisensory smartphone-based map system for nonvisual vehicle tracking.
  • To assess the usability and effectiveness of vibro-audio maps (VAMs) for BLV rideshare users.

Main Methods:

  • A user study involving 12 BLV participants evaluated the vibro-audio maps (VAMs).
  • Comparison of VAMs against existing nonvisual audio interfaces in ridesharing applications.
  • Expert evaluation informed by user feedback to assess practical utility.

Main Results:

  • Vibro-audio maps (VAMs) demonstrated superior spatial confidence and reasoning compared to current nonvisual audio interfaces.
  • BLV users found VAMs to be desirable and easy to use.
  • Expert evaluation confirmed the practical utility of VAMs for current and future wayfinding.

Conclusions:

  • Vibro-audio maps (VAMs) offer a promising solution for BLV individuals to track rideshare vehicles.
  • The system addresses critical wayfinding challenges in both human-driven and automated future mobility.
  • VAMs enhance spatial reasoning and user experience for BLV travelers.