This $719,999 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) aims to develop algorithms and interfaces that enable easier and more effective 3D modeling without visual cues. The key products or services to be delivered include:
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Accurate "in-air" 3D drawing tools that account for the limits of proprioceptive accuracy, enabling virtual 3D modeling using body awareness and sound rather than screens.
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Sonification techniques to convey 3D shape information through sound for non-visual perception and editing.
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Verbal 3D shape editing tools and interactions.
This research is expected to increase accessibility for visually impaired individuals, enhance interface techniques for low-visibility scenarios, and create new opportunities for underrepresented groups in digital fabrication. The award was made to George Mason University, a large public research university in Virginia, on October 1, 2024, with a project period running through September 30, 2028. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
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