Audiom allows for non-visual, virtual visits to the Magical Bridge playground

Top down view of a physical model of the Magical Bridge playground layout

The Magical Bridge Foundation(link is external) mission is to build playgrounds that can be enjoyed by all children. For the first time, it is now possible for blind and visually impaired visitors to view a non-visual map of the Magical Bridge Playground in Palo Alto, at home, directly from their web browser using Audiom. Audiom, developed by Smith-Kettlewell researcher, Brandon Biggs, is a map viewing tool for the visually impaired. It allows non-visual access to route, landmark, and survey knowledge -- critical information needed for navigation.

More information can be found on here(link is external).