Supporting Data for: "Navigation Solutions for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons"

Supporting Data for 'Navigation Solutions for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons

This survey provides a comprehensive overview of navigation solutions designed for Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) individuals, focusing on three critical aspects. First, it identifies a significant gap in the literature, highlighting the lack of seamless indoor/outdoor navigation systems that can support uninterrupted mobility for users in different environments. Secondly, it highlights the limited attention given to inclusivity factors such as usability, accessibility, user experience, and co-design when developing these solutions. Finally, it assesses the technological readiness of current navigation systems by evaluating their ability to effectively meet the needs of BVI persons in real-world scenarios. The results of this study are intended to guide future research and development efforts towards creating more comprehensive, user-centred navigation solutions.In addition, the most significant surveys published on the topic in recent years are reviewed, offering a summary of the main lessons learned from these research efforts.