An extension of spatial and tactile perception based on haptics

This paper describes the assistive technology device called ELC (Electronic Long Cane), which was developed as a mobility aid for blind or visual impaired people. This approach comprises an ergonomic design along with an embedded electronics inside the grip of a traditional long cane which, by mean...

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Published inISSNIP Biosignals and Biorobotics Conference 2011 pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors Ramirez, Alejandro Rafael Garcia, da Silva, Renato F Livramento, Cinelli, Milton José
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.01.2011
Subjects
Assistive technology
design
embedded electronics
Ergonomics
Haptic interfaces
haptics
Humans
Prototypes
Tactile sensors
Vibrations
visual impaired
Visualization
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Summary:This paper describes the assistive technology device called ELC (Electronic Long Cane), which was developed as a mobility aid for blind or visual impaired people. This approach comprises an ergonomic design along with an embedded electronics inside the grip of a traditional long cane which, by mean of haptics, spreads human spatial and tactile perception, so improving human locomotion. Qualitative results are presented and discussed.
ISBN:9781424482122
1424482127
ISSN:2326-7771
2326-7844
DOI:10.1109/BRC.2011.5740682