The Future of Inclusive Digital Indoor Maps and Navigation

Date & Time

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 9:20 AM PDT  

Location

Grand GH  

Description

This session aims to explore the future of inclusive digital indoor maps and navigation, focusing on how the latest technology can enhance wayfinding experiences for all users. We will discuss the four-step inclusive digital journey, from planning to go to a location, reaching the destination, navigating within the premises, and returning home. The goal is to create an inclusive journey that lowers barriers for people of all abilities, creating a competitive advantage and reducing the need for personnel assistance.

We will delve into how digital navigation technology can overcome barriers for people with disabilities, making indoor navigation easier, enjoyable, and cost-effective. We will provide examples from various settings such as university campuses, retail spaces, healthcare facilities, and conference venues, demonstrating how users can preplan their routes, locate items, navigate between appointments, and find their way without assistance.

The session will highlight the user studies, co-designs, and other evaluations with the combined GoodMaps and XR Navigation platform, which aims to create a fully inclusive wayfinding experience. We will discuss GoodMaps' user-friendly mapping system, which uses state-of-the-art LiDAR imaging and camera positioning to enable seamless navigation. We will also introduce XR Navigation's Audiom platform, the world's most inclusive digital map viewer, which uses auditory virtual reality and high-contrast visuals to convey map data.

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Audience

• Higher Education
• Government
• Healthcare & Rehabilitation
• Retail & Wholesale
• Transportation

Audience Level

Beginning  

Session Summary (Abstract)

Discover how GoodMaps and XR Navigation can partner with you to provide a seamless indoor wayfinding experience for all your clients, employing LiDAR imaging, camera positioning, auditory virtual reality, and high-contrast visuals.  

Primary Topic

Leisure & Travel  

Secondary Topics

• Blind/Low Vision
• Education
• Healthcare & Rehabilitation
• Product Demonstration

 

Session Type

General Track  

Presenters

• Brandon Biggs
  XR Navigation
• Kelly Lovett
  GoodMaps

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