SST: Exploring the World with a Ray of Light: An Environmental Sensor for the Blind

SST：用光线探索世界：盲人环境传感器

• 批准号: 0529435
• 负责人: Roberto Manduchi
• 金额: $ 52.62万
• 依托单位: University of California-Santa Cruz
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2005-09-01 至 2010-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0529435&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: SST; Exploring; World; Ray; Light

0529435ManduchiThis proposal is focused on developing an economical and miniaturized range sensor to serve as a device to aid mobility of the visually impaired. The sensors will be capable of acquiring accurate measurements at a high rate to enable the real-time analysis of range data. The device will focus on detecting gradient-based features of interest such as stairs, curbs, etc., and the results will be transmitted to the individual in an acoustic or haptic manner. The device will be tested and assessed by actual disabled individuals to provide targeted feedback. The PI will also utilize the undergraduate design course that incorporates the concepts in instrumentation involved in the proposed work. The research will allow students to come away with an appreciation for the abilities and skills needed to navigate without the benefit of sight.

0529435手动这项建议的重点是开发一种经济和微型的距离传感器，作为一种帮助视障人士行动的设备。传感器将能够以高速率获取准确的测量结果，以实现对距离数据的实时分析。该设备将专注于检测感兴趣的基于梯度的特征，如楼梯、路缘等，结果将以声学或触觉方式传输给个体。该设备将由实际的残疾人进行测试和评估，以提供有针对性的反馈。PI还将利用本科设计课程，该课程结合了拟议工作中涉及的仪器设备的概念。这项研究将使学生能够欣赏到在没有视力的情况下导航所需的能力和技能。