Development of 3D tactile models for the blind to facilitate orientation in the urban space

01.05.2004 - 30.10.2006
Research funding project
This research project aims to obtain new scientific findings with regard to the basic suitability and required composition of tactile models to facilitate orientation in the urban space for the blind and visually impaired. The project comprises the following components: Based on a series of validated psychological perception tests with prototype tactile models, procedures for the development of models as an orientation aid for the blind and visually impaired are to be validated and conceptually expanded. For example, various 2D cutting techniques, 2.5D applications and 3D models (3D prints), mainly generated using rapid prototyping techniques, will be tested in layered combinations to produce tactile models capable of reproducing spatial relationships.

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Grant funds

  • Vereine, Stiftungen, Preise Type of funder Vereine, Stiftungen, Preise Specific program Wirtschaftskammer Wien

Keywords

GermanEnglish
UmweltsimulationEnvironmental Simulation
Tastmodelletactile models
Orientierung für Blinde und Sehbehinderteorientation in the urban space for the blind and visually impaired

External partner

  • Institut für Architektur und Entwerfen

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