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Explore the development of a programmable interactive ball for visually impaired junior athletes. The project aims to enhance accessibility in sports through innovative robotics technology. Discover the integration of spatial audio feedback and vibrotactile signals in the design to provide a comprehensive experience for the blind. Learn about the challenges faced and future research directions in utilizing psychoacoustics to optimize the auditory perception for the visually impaired.
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Developing a Programmable “Interactive Ball” for Junior Blind Sports Surya Singh, Paul Pounds, Hanna Kurniawati, Louise Arvier, Ben McFie and Gerrard Gosens Vision 2014 Melbourne http://robotics.itee.uq.edu.auApril 2, 2014 The robotics design lab
The Interactive-Ball UQ Robotics
Our Goal: Accessible Robotics UQ Robotics
Current Aids Are Not Smart UQ Robotics
The Devil is in the Details UQ Robotics
Unexpected Challenges UQ Robotics
Future Research Directions Earphone spatial audio feedback Belt unit with radio receivers, motion processor, and directional vibrotactile feedback wireless signals I-Ball with inertial sensors, ultrasonic and wireless transmitter module UQ Robotics
Psychoacoustics for the Visually Impaired Maximize “perceived” loudness (by minimizing SPL/phons) UQ Robotics
Future Research Directions UQ Robotics