[Fwd: Blind peoples perception of objects]

[Klaus Peter Wegge <wegge_bEi_c-lab.de>]

Vielleicht ist ja nachstehende Mail von allgemeinem Interesse.

Es geht um eine Untersuchung zum Thema akustische Ortung druch Blinde.
Weitere Infos bitte direkt beim Autor.

Gruß

Klaus-Peter

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> Dear sir,
> 
> I presently doing a Masters in Ergonomics and Safety at the University of
> Limerick, Ireland and received information from Gregory Kramer, Ph.D. and
> suggested that i should contact this address.
> 
> I 'm doing a thesis based on how blind subjects perceive space and objects
> through their auditory senses.
> 
> I'm setting up an experiment with one group of blindfolded subjects and an
> other group of all blind subjects. The exp is carried out in two separate
> rooms (large and small), firstly the subjects are asked to describe how they
> perceive the room using the sound of their voices( i.e. what size is the
> room ?? Are there windows in the room? etc.). After this an everyday object
> is placed in the room and the subjects are asked to describe the object.
> The object is then moved and the subjects are asked to describe how far away
> the object is from them. This is then repeated in the other room.
> 
> During the experiment the subjects are encouraged to describe everything
> that comes into their mind. Also throughout the exp, subjects are video
> recorded,  with the results being reviewed and analysed using cooperative
> evaluation.
> 
> The aim of this research is to add sound to Virtual Reality so that location
> of objects in VR can be done easier.
> I wonder have you done any  research in this area or know where i can get
> some, if so could  you forward some data to me I would really appreciate it.
> (electronic form) 
> 
> I am especially interested in any research to do with blindfolded subjects
> and blind subjects and their perception of space, that you may have come
> across while you were writing your book.  Also could you forward details
> (E-mail addressees) of other people who you think may have done work in this
> area.
> 
> Yours Sincerely 
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
> Richard Mc Grath
> University of Limerick
> Ireland
> 00-353-61-202948
> Richard.mcgrath_bEi_ul.ie