Tactile Embroidery Reproduction Exploiting Machine Vision for Visually Impaired Engagement

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dc.contributor.authorJenkinson, George P.en_US
dc.contributor.authorSamaroudi, Myrsinien_US
dc.contributor.authorCalvet, Xavier Aureen_US
dc.contributor.editorCampana, Stefanoen_US
dc.contributor.editorFerdani, Danieleen_US
dc.contributor.editorGraf, Holgeren_US
dc.contributor.editorGuidi, Gabrieleen_US
dc.contributor.editorHegarty, Zackaryen_US
dc.contributor.editorPescarin, Sofiaen_US
dc.contributor.editorRemondino, Fabioen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-05T20:35:45Z
dc.date.available2025-09-05T20:35:45Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractBest conservation practices for historic textiles such as their display behind glass and in low light conditions to prevent damage and deterioration create significant barriers for visually impaired audiences. Alternative sensory experiences, particularly tactile exploration, have proven essential for increasing engagement with historical and cultural objects for these visitors. Leveraging state-of-the-art machine vision approaches, we present a comprehensive workflow to generate machinable 3D models across multiple materials. We evaluate these reproductions with visually impaired participants using the replica experience framework, analysing preferences across material types, tactile features, and representation techniques. Our preliminary findings demonstrate that combining contextual audio guides with tactile objects significantly enhances understanding and engagement. Notably, providing multiple material versions of the same artefact better accommodates the diverse preferences and tactile sensitivities found within the visually impaired community, suggesting material diversity should be a key consideration in developing inclusive museum experiences.en_US
dc.description.sectionheadersAccessibility and Inclusive Engagement
dc.description.seriesinformationDigital Heritage
dc.identifier.doi10.2312/dh.20253349
dc.identifier.isbn978-3-03868-277-6
dc.identifier.pages10 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.2312/dh.20253349
dc.identifier.urihttps://diglib.eg.org/handle/10.2312/dh20253349
dc.publisherThe Eurographics Associationen_US
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 International License
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectCCS Concepts: Human-centered computing → Accessibility technologies; Computing methodologies → Image processing; Applied computing → Digital libraries and archives
dc.subjectHuman centered computing → Accessibility technologies
dc.subjectComputing methodologies → Image processing
dc.subjectApplied computing → Digital libraries and archives
dc.titleTactile Embroidery Reproduction Exploiting Machine Vision for Visually Impaired Engagementen_US
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