Non-visual viewing 3D Models, Web Page Layouts, and Code Structure using Tactile Displays

Event Date

Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Speaker

Alexa Fay Siu, Stanford Department: Shape Lab

Host

Brandon Biggs

Abstract

Abstract - Dr. Alexa will be presenting work from 3 projects:

  • shapeCAD: An Accessible 3D Modelling Workflow for the Blind and Visually-Impaired Via 2.5D Shape Displays

http://shape.stanford.edu/research/shapeCAD/

  • Editing Spatial Layouts through Tactile Templates for People with Visual Impairments:

http://shape.stanford.edu/research/bviLayout/

  • Tactile Code Skimmer: A Tool to Help Blind Programmers Feel the Structure of Code:

http://shape.stanford.edu/research/TCS/

Event Category

Scientific

Event Type

Colloquium