Accessiblecircuits: Adaptive add-on circuit components for people with blindness or low vision
Journal
Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings
Pages
1-14
ISBN
9781450380966
Date Issued
2021-05-06
Author(s)
Chang, Ruei Che
Wang, Wen Ping
Chiang, Chi Huan
Te-Yen Wu
Zheer Xu
Justin Luo
Xing-Dong Yang
Abstract
In this paper, we propose the designs for low cost and 3D-printable add-on components to adapt existing breadboards, circuit components and electronics tools for blind or low vision (BLV) users. Through an initial user study, we identifed several barriers to entry for beginners with BLV in electronics and circuit prototyping. These barriers guided the design and development of our add-on components. We focused on developing adaptations that provide additional information about the specifc component pins and breadboard holes, modify tools to make them easier to use for users with BLV, and expand non-visual feedback (e.g., audio, tactile) for tasks that require vision. Through a second user study, we demonstrated that our adaptations can efectively overcome the accessibility barriers in breadboard circuit prototyping for users with BLV.
Subjects
Accessibility | Circuit prototyping | Education tools | Tangible user interfaces | Universal design
Type
conference paper