Three-Dimensional Models of Earth for Tactile Learning

Autor: Yoshinori Teshima, Kazuma Sakai, Takeshi Kaneko, Yohsuke Hosoya, Susumu Oouchi, Yuji Ikegami, Tatsuyoshi Tanji, Kenji Yamazawa, Tsukasa Nakano, Mamoru Fujiyoshi, Toshiaki Aomatsu, Yasunari Watanabe, Akiko Tanaka
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Lecture Notes in Computer Science ISBN: 9783319412665
ICCHP (2)
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-41267-2_16
Popis: Three-Dimensional (3D) tactile models of Earth were constructed for the visually impaired. We utilized exact topography data obtained by planetary explorations. Therefore, 3D models of Earth by additive manufacturing possess exact shape of relief on their spherical surfaces. Several improvements were given to models to suit tactile learning. Experimental results showed that the Earth models developed in this study by additive manufacturing were useful for tactile learning of the globe of the visually impaired.
Databáze: OpenAIRE