Navigating built environments can be a challenge for persons with disabilities. Emerging computational capabilities are promising to help by providing the right information at the right time in accessible formats.
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This work was supported in part by US National Science Foundation awards 2409227, 2340870 and 2345057.
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Namboodiri, V. Harnessing the power of emerging computational capabilities for independent mobility for persons with disabilities. Nat Comput Sci 4, 636–637 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43588-024-00692-7
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