Designing accessible locomotion methods for individuals who are blind or have low vision (BLV) is a complex challenge, particularly in mobile VR environments with limited interface options. In this paper, we propose a novel locomotion technique on mobile VR that enables users to control a virtual character's movement while staying stationary or within a small physical area. The technique utilizes the phone's gyroscope for movement control, while providing spatial audio and vibration feedback to enhance virtual exploration for BLV individuals. Our study examines how BLV individuals acquire spatial knowledge in mobile VR environments. A user study is conducted to assess the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Bingjie Xu Suzhou Industrial Park Institute of Vocational Technology, YijiaAn Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Qinglei Bu Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Jie Sun Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Hannah Friederike Fischer German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Anke Königschulte German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Jana Koch C&S Computer and Software, Serge Autexier German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Gesche Joost German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence
Yaxuan Liu National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, YijiaAn Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Keming Zhang National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, Martijn ten Bhömer Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Qinglei Bu Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Jie Sun Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Siyuan Chen National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute