User Testing

An existing & lightweight computer vision library will be used to enable the functionality of the electronics
- Labels will be placed on objects that correspond to data within the library (e.g. doors will be marked with a photo of a banana, chairs will be marked with a photo of an orange)
- This not only cuts down on the time required to get computer vision up and running for testing purposes, but it also makes it straightforward to rearrange the layout of the testing space and conduct secondary tests
Testing will take place in an indoors setting akin to a workplace (e.g. J wing labs)
- This limits the scope of the demo and collects data that answers basic questions that need to be answered through user testing such as:
  - Is the device able to recognize all the objects/obstacles the user needs?
  - Is the user able to navigate a familiar space more efficiently using this device?
  - Does the device impede their usual experience with the mobility cane?
Sighted users will be approached for testing alongside blind users
- Sighted users will be made to simulate loss of vision during tests by wearing a blindfold
- Every other element of the tests will remain the same

<aside> 📝 Arash Nouri, Computation Studio, Project 2A, Winter 2023

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The 5 tests I performed in class with the help of participants to both record and use the cane

First physical prototype (v2.5) that was used for the first round of testing in-class. The cane was used in both folded and extended forms.