2 papers
cs.CV2026
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…
cs.CV2025
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…