視覚障害者の単独移動支援技術とスポーツ活動

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In order to create appropriate environments for individuals with visual impairment to perform sports activities, it is necessary to enable them to safely move from their homes to sites of activity as a prerequisite. Such safe movements should be ensured not only with guides or guide dogs, but also using assistive technology for independent travel. This paper discusses the possibility of such technology to contribute to the sports activities of individuals with visual impairment, particularly their performance. Sound localization as an important factor of orientation and mobility should be considered separately from the ability to relate it to the postural sense. It is important to provide those lacking visual information with training to improve their postural sense. Furthermore, improved processing speed and portability, in addition to safety, comfort, and repeatability, are key to the application of assistive technology for independent travel to sports activities.
2013-06-30