Tzvetkova-Arsova, Mira (Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski, Faculty of Educational ), Tomova, Margarita (Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski, Faculty of Educational ), Stoimenov, Nikolay (Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, Bulgari), Kotseva, Gabriela (Institute of Information and Communication Technologies - Bulgar), Chivarov, Nayden (Institute of Information and Communication Technologies at the B), Shtereva Nikolova, Danka (Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski, Faculty of Educational ), Lozanova, Slavina (Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski, Faculty of Educational )

Accessibility of Braille Texts for the Visually Impaired Produced with Different 3D Printing Technologies

Scheduled for presentation during the Regular Session "Innovation Management" (WeAT2), Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 11:50−12:10, G18

22nd IFAC Conference on Technology, Culture and International Stability, May 29-31, 2024, Waterford, Ireland

This information is tentative and subject to change. Compiled on May 16, 2025

Abstract

The advent of 3D printing enables the rapid and cost-effective prototyping and production of parts and details for various applications. The study focuses on investigating the tactile perception of ten Visually Impaired readers, their preference for different materials, and the font of the Braille texts. A variety of Braille signs on plates were printed using the three most prevalent types of 3D printing processes: FDM, PolyJet, and ColorJet.