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Proposer
Zi Hau Chin
Title
A Mobile Navigation Assistant for Visually Impaired Users in Indoor Environments
Goal
Develop an accessible mobile assistant that helps visually impaired users navigate a small, controlled indoor environment.
Description
It must not be presented as a safety-certified replacement for a cane, guide dog, accessibility infrastructure, or trained human support. Scope: one floor, five to ten destinations, fixed accessible routes, controlled testing, no stairs or uncontrolled hazards, voice and haptic guidance. -Which localisation method provides sufficient accuracy for indoor guidance? -Do voice and haptic instructions reduce navigation errors? -How does localisation uncertainty affect route success? -Can users recover safely after a wrong turn?
Resources
VIP_NAVI, Navi Mobile app, UWB and BLE Indoor navigation.
Background
mobile application development, graph algorithms and route planning, indoor positioning (BLE, QR codes, sensors...), accessible interface and interaction design, assistive technology
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Difficulty Level
Challenging
Ethical Approval
Full
Number Of Students
1
Supervisor
Zi Hau Chin
Keywords
indoor navigation, visual impairment, assistive technology, accessible route planning, ble beacon, haptic feedback, wayfinding, human-computer interaction
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Computing Science
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