1. Navigation, Technology & Environmental Knowledge Megan M. Lawrence, PhD Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

2. What’s available Mobile apps to aid navigation: Walky Talky Intersection Explorer Kapsys Mobile Geo LookAround Ariadne GPS Others ? ? ?

3. Something New?...... Pioneered by researchers at UCSB

4. EAAR System 3D audio cues of silent, subtle landmarks Technology built into the phone: GPS, compass, gyroscope

5. 3D audio

6. Augmented Reality

7. Non-Occluding Headphones Mix of real environmental sounds & augmented 3D sound cues

8. Interface & Use Fill in with graphic

9. BART Public Transportation

10. Audio-Tactile Bus Stop

11. 3 maps for each station #1. Street View #3. Concourse #2. Platform

12. Lighthouse for the Blind order the stations you need & want 44 x 3 = 132

13. Focus Groups How will the maps affect behavior? How and when will the maps be used? How will O&M instructors use them in training? When we provide training what should be included? Will it improve/aid navigation in and use of BART?

14. Thank you! This is an on going collaboration between Smith- Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, Lighthouse for the Blind, San Francisco and Touch Graphics. special thanks to our funders