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A wayfinding pilot study: the use of the Intelligent Public Vehicle by people with visual impairment

Blaise Pascal University, Clermont-Ferrand, France, emmanuelle.neuville{at}univ-bpclermont.fr

Marie Izaute

Blaise Pascal University, Clermont-Ferrand, France

Laurent Trassoudaine

Blaise Pascal University, Clermont-Ferrand, France

This pilot study on wayfinding for people with visual impairments concerns the viability of the Individual Public Vehicle (IPV). The results showed that the participants positively evaluated this new wayfinding aid because it requires little attention and little physical effort, and gives satisfaction. Moreover, as far as identifying the location of the IPV is concerned, an auditory message activated by users is judged less stressful. The IPV seems to be adapted to safe travel.

Key Words: individual public vehicle • visual impairment • wayfinding

British Journal of Visual Impairment, Vol. 27, No. 1, 65-74 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0264619608097747


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