AR Magnification

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Project Date Jan. 1, 2016 - Present
Sponsors: DoD
Keywords: accessibility, blind, low-vision, augmented reality

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Makeability Lab goes to Ireland for ASSETS!

Oct 29, 2018 | Dhruv

We had a strong representation at ASSETS 2018 in Galway, Ireland- we presented three posters and two full papers.

In pictures, see Dhruv Jain presenting his paper on Augmented Reality Captioning in Mobile Context, Lee Stearns presenting "Design of an Augmented Reality Magnification Aid for Low Vision Users" and Jon Froehlich with his poster "How does Urban Accessibility Change over Time"

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First prototype design, which combined a finger-worn camera with the HoloLens for AR magnification

Augmented reality (AR) systems that enhance visual capabilities could make text and other fine details more accessible for low vision users, improving independence and quality of life. Prior work has begun to investigate the potential of assistive AR, but recent advancements have enabled new AR visualizations and interactions not yet explored in the context of assistive technology. In our research, we follow an iterative co-design process with feedback and suggestions from visually impaired participants, designing and testing AR magnification ideas using the Microsoft HoloLens. Participants identified several advantages to the concept of head-worn magnification (e.g., portability, privacy, ready availability), and to our AR designs in particular (e.g., a more natural reading experience and the ability to multitask).

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Design of an Augmented Reality Magnification Aid for Low Vision Users

Lee Stearns, Leah Findlater, Jon E. Froehlich

Proceedings of ASSETS 2018

keywords: wearables, head-mounted display, low-vision, visual impairments, assistive technology, augmented reality

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