UMUniversity of Maine · Psychology
Giudice Lab
Nicholas A Giudice · Orono, Maine
Research Focus
Dr. Nicholas Giudice's lab at the University of Maine focuses on improving navigation for blind and visually impaired (BVI) individuals. Their primary project, MultiNav, aims to create an innovative, gamified navigation system that combines pre-journey learning with real-time assistance. The lab's work is centered on developing multisensory technology that can help BVI people navigate their environments more effectively and independently, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.
blindnessvisual impairmentnavigation technologygamificationmultisensory learningassistive technologymobile applicationsuser-centered design
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a gamified navigation system for blind and visually impaired users.
AIM 02Integrate pre-journey map learning with real-time navigation assistance.
AIM 03Create user-centered design guidelines for navigation technology.
AIM 04Build a multisensory mapping system that enhances environmental awareness.
AIM 05Test the effectiveness of navigation strategies for improving mobility independence.
Skills the Lab Values
user-centered designsoftware developmentmultisensory mappingbehavioral researchfocus group facilitationdata analysisprototype developmenthuman-computer interactionsmartphone application design
Output against the department
Publications116bottom 35% of dept.193rd of 296
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Citations2.7kbottom 26% of dept.218th of 296
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