2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Wall climbing support system which allows visually impaired climbers to enjoy self-reliantly
| Project/Area Number |
20700457
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
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| Research Institution | Tsukuba University of Technology |
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Principal Investigator |
KOBAYASHI Makoto Tsukuba University of Technology, 保健科学部, 准教授 (60291853)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2008 – 2010
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| Keywords | ウォールクライミング / 視覚障害者 / 障害者スポーツ / 支援システム |
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| Research Abstract |
Climbing support system for the visually impaired was developed and tested. The system allows them to enjoy climbing without guiding by sighted supporters using voice. It detects the position of the marker using template matching method. The marker is painted as double circle and placed on the back of the climber's neck. The system gives artificial voice guide through wireless speaker or headphones. The guide is depends on the climber position and explains where the next and after the next holds are.
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