Accessible by Design: Integrating accessibility in Extended Reality (XR) applications and services

包括虚拟现实（VR）、增强现实（AR）和混合现实（MR）在内的延展实境（XR）技术在娱乐、教育、医疗保健、培训、通信等众多领域拥有巨大潜力。然而，尽管XR技术近年来取得了重大进展，但它仍然相对难以获得。作为布鲁内尔大学的一名博士生，我的目标是探索XR技术的更广泛意义，并应对这些挑战。本研究的主要目标是调查和提出改进XR应用程序设计的解决方案。这将为更广泛的用户带来XR技术的可访问性和包容性，无论他们是否有残疾或健康状况。拟议的项目反映了XR的多学科性质及其与计算机科学，人机交互，心理学，设计，神经科学，艺术和社会科学等各个领域的交叉点。通过与这些领域的专家合作，将有可能开发更具包容性和可访问性的XR体验。

Extended Reality (XR) technology, which includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), holds immense potential across numerous sectors, including entertainment, education, healthcare, training, communication, and beyond. However, while XR technology made significant advancements in recent years, it still remains relatively inaccessible. As a PhD student at Brunel University I aim to explore the broader implications of XR technology and address these challenges. The primary objective of this research is to investigate and propose solutions for improving the design of XR applications. This will subsequently lead to increased accessibility and inclusivity of XR technology for a wider range of users, regardless of whether or not they have a disability or a health condition. The proposed project reflects the multidisciplinary nature of XR and its intersections with various fields such as computer science, human-computer interaction, psychology, design, neuroscience, arts, and social sciences. By collaborating with experts in these fields, it will be possible to develop more inclusive and accessible XR experiences.