Blind Sailors’ Spatial Representation Using an On-Board Force Feedback Arm : Two Case Studies
Joint Authors
Ryall, Eamonn
Simonnet, Mathieu
Source
Advances in Human-Computer Interaction
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Using a vocal, auditory, and haptic application designed for maritime navigation, blind sailors are able to set up and manage their voyages.
However, investigation of the manner to present information remains a crucial issue to better understand spatial cognition and improve navigation without vision.
In this study, we asked two participants to use SeaTouch on board and manage the ship headings during navigation in order to follow a predefined itinerary.
Two conditions were tested.
Firstly, blind sailors consulted the updated ship positions about the virtual map presented in an allocentric frame of reference (i.e., facing north).
In the second case, they used the forced-feedback device in an egocentric frame of reference (i.e., facing the ship headings).
Spatial performance tended to show that the egocentric condition was better for controlling the course during displacement, whereas the allocentric condition was more efficient for building mental representation and remembering it after the navigation task.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Simonnet, Mathieu& Ryall, Eamonn. 2013. Blind Sailors’ Spatial Representation Using an On-Board Force Feedback Arm : Two Case Studies. Advances in Human-Computer Interaction،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450938
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Simonnet, Mathieu& Ryall, Eamonn. Blind Sailors’ Spatial Representation Using an On-Board Force Feedback Arm : Two Case Studies. Advances in Human-Computer Interaction No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450938
American Medical Association (AMA)
Simonnet, Mathieu& Ryall, Eamonn. Blind Sailors’ Spatial Representation Using an On-Board Force Feedback Arm : Two Case Studies. Advances in Human-Computer Interaction. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450938
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450938