Paper Info
Title
An Accessible CAD Workflow Using Programming of 3D Models and Preview Rendering in A 2.5D Shape Display.
Abstract
Affordable rapid 3D printing technologies have become a key enabler in the maker movement by giving individuals the ability to create physical finished products. However, existing computer-aided design (CAD) tools that allow authoring and editing of 3D models are mostly visually reliant and limit access for people who are blind or visually impaired. We propose an accessible CAD workflow where 3D models are generated through OpenSCAD, a script-based 3D modeling tool, and rendered at interactive speeds in an actuated 2.5D shape display. We report preliminary findings on a case study with one blind user. Based on our observations, we frame design imperatives on interactions that might be important in future accessible CAD systems with tactile output.
Year
DOI
Venue
2018
10.1145/3234695.3240996
ASSETS
Keywords
Field
DocType
Visually Impaired,Computer-Aided Design,CAD,3D Printing,Rapid Prototyping,Tactile Aids,2.5D Displays
Rapid prototyping,CAD,Computer science,Shape display,Computer Aided Design,Human–computer interaction,3D printing,Rendering (computer graphics),Workflow,3D modeling
Conference
ISBN
Citations 
PageRank 
978-1-4503-5650-3
0
0.34
References 
Authors
5
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Alexa F. Siu1235.54
Joshua Miele2152.89
Sean Follmer385356.83