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NavXR

Full Title
Navigation for Blind People using Extended Reality
Description

In this project, we propose NavXR, an approach that connects the physical and digital worlds to support blind people navigating indoor spaces. Using off-the-shelf smartphones, NavXR will enable mapping, localization, and real-time assistance without requiring external infrastructure. The project explores two complementary directions: augmenting physical spaces with virtual elements to offer dynamic support, and creating a navigable virtual replica of those spaces. This bidirectional link will enable users to explore environments in advance and add virtual annotations that enhance real-world navigation.

Funding Entity
FCT
Reference
2024.17517.PEX
Start Date
01/02/2026
End Date
28/02/2027
Coordinator
LASIGE/FCiências.ID
Partners
University of Milan
Principal Investigator at LASIGE
João Guerreiro
Team at LASIGE
Status
Ongoing