Nicholas Giudice

GuideTWSI: A Diverse Tactile Walking Surface Indicator Dataset from Synthetic and Real-World Images for Blind and Low-Vision Navigation

Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSIs) are safety-critical landmarks that blind and low-vision (BLV) pedestrians use to locate crossings and hazard zones. From our observation sessions with BLV guide dog handlers, trainers, and an O&M specialist, we confirmed the critical importance of reliable …

Human-Centered Development of Guide Dog Robots: Quiet and Stable Locomotion Control