Anthro-Centric Multisensory Interface for Vision Augmentation/Substitution

Abstract

During year one of the Anthro-Centric Multisensory Interface Vision Augmentation/Substitution (ACMI-VAS) project, the research team developed an integrated system that can substitute tactile stimulation for visual stimulation to mimic the function of the retina. The ACMI-VAS concept uses a video camera connection to, or data from, a computer to represent, tactually, high resolution narrow field, mid resolution wider field and low resolution 360 degree visual information simultaneously. We will complete the testbed hardware and software in year two of the project and complete a experimental protocol to test the usefulness of the integrated system against a single tactile display for those (military and civilian) with profound blindness. Tasks will include reading, visual acuity, web browser navigation, walking an obstacle course and identifying colors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA559634

Entities

People

  • Anil K. Raj

Organizations

  • Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Brain
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cameras
  • Cognition
  • Computers
  • Data Displays
  • Detectors
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthetics
  • Psychology
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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.