Distinctive and predictable sounds in the urban environment are key source of navigational information
Changes in the sound of traffic, the sounds of different trains or of a shouting market stall holder are all examples of useful and…
We estimate that 4 million people will be living with sight loss in the UK by 2050. We need to better understand the problem from the individuals' perspective and identify integrated solutions to make cities enjoyable for everyone.
Watch our short films and find out more about the everyday challenges of people with sight loss and the remarkable ways which they are forced to overcome them.
Discover how we developed, trialled and tested our 3D soundscape technology on a route from Reading to London.
Learn about the emerging opportunities for city planners, architects, technologists and policy makers the world over.
Changes in the sound of traffic, the sounds of different trains or of a shouting market stall holder are all examples of useful and…
From fish to fried chicken people with sight loss use all sorts of smells as navigational cues. Like any other landmark for a smell to be…
If a feature of the environment is detectable by them and always in the same place it can be used as a navigational landmark for someone…
The train heads into London Paddington. Kate receives information about the route and is told that she’s passing Windsor Castle. The…