Conference proceeding
The development of novel eyes-free exercise technologies using participatory design
CHI '14 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, pp.327-330
CHI EA '14
04/26/2014
DOI: 10.1145/2559206.2559960
Abstract
People who are blind or low-vision may have a harder time participating in exercise classes due to inaccessibility, travel difficulties, or lack of experience. My dissertation research will attempt to lower the barrier between people who are blind or low-vision and exercising independently. Two new fitness technologies will be developed: Eyes-Free Yoga and Eyes-Free 7 Minute Workout. Eyes-Free Yoga will be examined in further detail with a longitudinal study. In addition, I will collaborate with the visually impaired and those who are involved in their fitness. This will materialize into a focus group and a list of priorities for Eyes-Free Exercise Technology. So far, I completed the development and pilot evaluation of Eyes-Free Yoga and have begun formative work toward the longitudinal study of Eyes-Free Yoga and development on Eyes-Free 7 Minute Workout. With participatory design, my contributions are the design, development, and evaluation of technologies that will be beneficial for blind and low-vision wellness.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The development of novel eyes-free exercise technologies using participatory design
- Creators
- Kyle Rector - University of Washington
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Publication Details
- CHI '14 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, pp.327-330
- Series
- CHI EA '14
- DOI
- 10.1145/2559206.2559960
- Publisher
- ACM
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/26/2014
- Academic Unit
- Computer Science
- Record Identifier
- 9984259439702771
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