Abstract：
Purpose: Visual impairment poses significant challenges in daily life, especially when navigating unfamiliar environments, resulting in inequalities and reduced quality of life. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the needs and perspectives of visually impaired people in sports-related contexts through surveys and focus groups, and to understand whether their needs are being met by current technological solutions.
Materials and methods: To accomplish this, opinions gathered from focus groups and interviews were compared to the technological solutions found in the literature. Since many unmet needs were identified, participants from associations and organizations were asked to identify key characteristics for the development of a robot guide. The results underscored the paramount importance of an easy-to-use guide that offers accurate and personalized assistance. Participants expressed a strong desire for advanced features such as object recognition and navigation in complex environments, as well as adaptability to the user\'s speed while providing the necessary safety features to ensure a high level of autonomy.
Results: This research serves as a bridge between technological advances and the needs of the visually impaired, contributing to a more accessible and inclusive society. By addressing the unique challenges faced by the visually impaired individuals and tailoring technology to meet their needs, this study takes a significant step toward reducing disparities and improving the independence and quality of life for this community.
Conclusions: As technology continues to advance, it has the potential to be a powerful tool in breaking down barriers and fostering a world where everyone, regardless of their visual ability, can navigate the world with confidence and ease.
Inclusive design: Recognizing the importance of incorporating the unique requirements and perspectives of visually impaired individuals can guide the development of rehabilitation technology and services, ensuring they effectively support daily activities and active participation in sports and physical pursuits.Tailored-assistive technology: Understanding the specific needs of visually impaired individuals with regards to assistive technology, such as dependable robotic guides and essential features, can inform the design and customization of rehabilitation aids to enhance mobility and independence.Promising technologies: Exploring promising technologies like Aira, Be My Eyes, RoboCart, and Wayband can inspire the integration of these innovations into rehabilitation programs, facilitating better orientation, mobility, and accessibility for individuals with visual impairments.Continued research and development: Emphasizing the necessity for ongoing research and development efforts underscores the importance of advancing rehabilitation solutions that effectively address the distinct needs of visually impaired individuals, particularly in navigating unfamiliar environments.
Materials and methods: To accomplish this, opinions gathered from focus groups and interviews were compared to the technological solutions found in the literature. Since many unmet needs were identified, participants from associations and organizations were asked to identify key characteristics for the development of a robot guide. The results underscored the paramount importance of an easy-to-use guide that offers accurate and personalized assistance. Participants expressed a strong desire for advanced features such as object recognition and navigation in complex environments, as well as adaptability to the user\'s speed while providing the necessary safety features to ensure a high level of autonomy.
Results: This research serves as a bridge between technological advances and the needs of the visually impaired, contributing to a more accessible and inclusive society. By addressing the unique challenges faced by the visually impaired individuals and tailoring technology to meet their needs, this study takes a significant step toward reducing disparities and improving the independence and quality of life for this community.
Conclusions: As technology continues to advance, it has the potential to be a powerful tool in breaking down barriers and fostering a world where everyone, regardless of their visual ability, can navigate the world with confidence and ease.
Inclusive design: Recognizing the importance of incorporating the unique requirements and perspectives of visually impaired individuals can guide the development of rehabilitation technology and services, ensuring they effectively support daily activities and active participation in sports and physical pursuits.Tailored-assistive technology: Understanding the specific needs of visually impaired individuals with regards to assistive technology, such as dependable robotic guides and essential features, can inform the design and customization of rehabilitation aids to enhance mobility and independence.Promising technologies: Exploring promising technologies like Aira, Be My Eyes, RoboCart, and Wayband can inspire the integration of these innovations into rehabilitation programs, facilitating better orientation, mobility, and accessibility for individuals with visual impairments.Continued research and development: Emphasizing the necessity for ongoing research and development efforts underscores the importance of advancing rehabilitation solutions that effectively address the distinct needs of visually impaired individuals, particularly in navigating unfamiliar environments.
摘要：
目的：视力障碍对日常生活构成重大挑战，尤其是在导航不熟悉的环境时，导致不平等和生活质量下降。本研究旨在通过调查和焦点小组，深入了解视障人士在体育相关背景下的需求和观点，并了解当前的技术解决方案是否满足了他们的需求。
材料和方法：要做到这一点，从焦点小组和访谈中收集的意见与文献中发现的技术解决方案进行了比较。由于发现了许多未满足的需求，协会和组织的参与者被要求确定开发机器人指南的关键特征.结果强调了提供准确和个性化帮助的易于使用的指南的重要性。与会者对复杂环境中的物体识别和导航等高级功能表达了强烈的愿望，以及适应用户的速度，同时提供必要的安全功能，以确保高水平的自主性。
结果：这项研究是技术进步与视障人士需求之间的桥梁，为一个更容易接近和包容的社会做出贡献。通过解决视障人士面临的独特挑战和定制技术来满足他们的需求，这项研究为缩小差距、提高社区的独立性和生活质量迈出了重要一步。
结论：随着技术的不断进步，它有可能成为打破障碍和培育一个每个人的世界的强大工具，不管他们的视觉能力，可以自信和轻松地驾驭世界。
包容性设计：认识到纳入视障人士的独特要求和观点的重要性，可以指导康复技术和服务的发展，确保他们有效支持日常活动，积极参与体育和体育活动。量身定制的辅助技术：了解视障人士在辅助技术方面的特定需求，如可靠的机器人指南和基本特征，可以告知康复辅助设备的设计和定制，以增强机动性和独立性。有前途的技术：探索像Aira这样有前途的技术，做我的眼睛，RoboCart,Wayband可以激发将这些创新整合到康复计划中，促进更好的方向，移动性,以及视觉障碍人士的可及性。继续研究和开发:强调持续研究和开发努力的必要性，强调推进康复解决方案的重要性，有效满足视障人士的独特需求，特别是在不熟悉的环境中导航。
材料和方法：要做到这一点，从焦点小组和访谈中收集的意见与文献中发现的技术解决方案进行了比较。由于发现了许多未满足的需求，协会和组织的参与者被要求确定开发机器人指南的关键特征.结果强调了提供准确和个性化帮助的易于使用的指南的重要性。与会者对复杂环境中的物体识别和导航等高级功能表达了强烈的愿望，以及适应用户的速度，同时提供必要的安全功能，以确保高水平的自主性。
结果：这项研究是技术进步与视障人士需求之间的桥梁，为一个更容易接近和包容的社会做出贡献。通过解决视障人士面临的独特挑战和定制技术来满足他们的需求，这项研究为缩小差距、提高社区的独立性和生活质量迈出了重要一步。
结论：随着技术的不断进步，它有可能成为打破障碍和培育一个每个人的世界的强大工具，不管他们的视觉能力，可以自信和轻松地驾驭世界。
包容性设计：认识到纳入视障人士的独特要求和观点的重要性，可以指导康复技术和服务的发展，确保他们有效支持日常活动，积极参与体育和体育活动。量身定制的辅助技术：了解视障人士在辅助技术方面的特定需求，如可靠的机器人指南和基本特征，可以告知康复辅助设备的设计和定制，以增强机动性和独立性。有前途的技术：探索像Aira这样有前途的技术，做我的眼睛，RoboCart,Wayband可以激发将这些创新整合到康复计划中，促进更好的方向，移动性,以及视觉障碍人士的可及性。继续研究和开发:强调持续研究和开发努力的必要性，强调推进康复解决方案的重要性，有效满足视障人士的独特需求，特别是在不熟悉的环境中导航。
