Final User Testing in France

The Ability project has recently conducted its final user testing workshops with future users with visual impairments. Following earlier trials in Lithuania and Germany, these sessions held in France made it possible to evaluate various usage scenarios, including understanding geographical maps, following routes, online shopping, and exploring images.

User feedback proved essential in identifying the most relevant interaction methods and in confirming the importance of allowing each user to customize their preferences.

The tests highlighted the key role of multimodality. Combining haptic feedback, audio output, 3D tactile touch, and artificial intelligence helps address a wide range of needs. While preferences differ from one person to another, the complementarity of these interaction modes was widely appreciated, reinforcing the inclusive approach of the Ability project.

The consortium will now finalize its conclusions and submit them to the European Commission next month.