4 papers
Evaluating OCR Performance for Assistive Technology: Effects of Walking Speed, Camera Placement, and Camera Type
Junchi Feng, Nikhil Ballem, Mahya Beheshti +5
Optical character recognition (OCR), a process that converts printed or handwritten text into machine-readable form, is widely used in assistive technology for people with blindnes…
Robust Computer-Vision based Construction Site Detection for Assistive-Technology Applications
Junchi Feng, Giles Hamilton-Fletcher, Nikhil Ballem +5
Purpose: Navigating urban environments poses significant challenges for individuals who are blind or have low vision, especially in areas affected by construction. Construction zon…
Residual Gaze Behavior During Navigation in Blindness and Low Vision
Junchi Feng, Fernanda Garcia-Pina, Mahya Beheshti +3
Background: Outdoor navigation poses significant challenges for people with blindness or low vision, yet the role of gaze behavior in supporting mobility remains underexplored. Ful…
Haptics-based, higher-order Sensory Substitution designed for Object Negotiation in Blindness and Low Vision: Virtual Whiskers
Junchi Feng, Giles Hamilton-Fletcher, Todd E Hudson +3
People with blindness and low vision (pBLV) face challenges in navigating. Mobility aids are crucial for enhancing independence and safety. This paper presents an electronic travel…