Indoor Navigation System for Individuals with Vision Impairments
Aydin Ayanzadeh, a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), is conducting a research study on designing an indoor navigation system to support individuals who are blind or have low vision (BLV).
Study Details
Approved by UMBC IRB (Protocol #1743)
Led by: Aydin Ayanzadeh, Ph.D. Student (Faculty Advisor: Prof. Tim Oates)
Eligibility: Blind or low-vision individuals, located in the U.S. (preferably MD, VA, or DC)
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Compensation:
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Pre-survey: $15 (10–15 minutes, BLV participants only) [Fill out the pre-survey here]
You can now fill out the pre-survey, which will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete (BLV participants only).
In-person sessions: $40 per session (30–45 minutes, up to 3 sessions in one day)
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Activities: Short questionnaire, brief training, and navigation tasks with a sighted assistant
Safety: No face camera; safety support provided
Participation Links
For more information, please contact:
Aydin Ayanzadeh (aydina1@umbc.edu)
Ph.D. Student, Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering