2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Influence of human-mediated tactile information on posture and gait control of low-vision people
Project/Area Number |
19K20001
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
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Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
Review Section |
Basic Section 59020:Sports sciences-related
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Research Institution | Tokyo University of Science, Yamaguchi (2021-2022) Tokuyama College of Technology (2019-2020) |
Principal Investigator |
Uno Tadashi 山陽小野田市立山口東京理科大学, 共通教育センター, 講師 (70713212)
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Project Period (FY) |
2019-04-01 – 2023-03-31
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Keywords | ロービジョン / 視覚情報 / 触覚情報 / 歩行制御 / 眼疾患 |
Outline of Final Research Achievements |
Low-vision people use tactile information obtained by touching objects or people as feedback to maintain their standing balance, adjust their stride length and walking speed, and plan safe movement. This study examined the relationship between visual retention function and standing/walking control, and the influence of tactile information via humans on low-vision people's walking control. In addition, we shared information with the general public on points to keep in mind when walking with a guide, and obtained feedback from low-vision patients on the research results. Based on the results of the research, we proposed the optimal walking assistance strategy according to the owned visual function, and disseminated the information to gait trainers and ophthalmologists.
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Free Research Field |
人間工学
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Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
健常者の立位制御・歩行機序のメカニズムは広く知られているが、ロービジョンにみられる視覚状態と立位・歩行機序の関係性は未だ解明されていない。そのため、本研究の成果は、ロービジョン者の視覚特性や感覚特性に基づいた移動ケアの実現に大きな可能性を与えた。また、視覚-触覚情報の観点からアプローチする点は、福祉工学分野で新たな試みであり、本研究成果がロービジョンケア分野に与えるインパクトは大きいと考える。
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