[Nfbnet-members-list] FW: Research Participation Request: No License, No Problem: Exploring Fully Autonomous Solutions for Blind and Low-Vision Travelers Beyond Traditional Public Transportation

[dandrews920 at comcast.net]

The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our research mission.

 

Research Title: No License, No Problem: Exploring Fully Autonomous Solutions for Blind and Low-Vision Travelers Beyond Traditional Public Transportation

 

Being conducted by: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

 

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of our study is to explore the prior experiences and current perceptions of blind and low-vision travelers with human-operated and fully autonomous ride-hailing services (e.g., Uber, Lyft, Waymo, and Tesla Robotaxi, respectively). Based on our findings, we hope to inform the development and design of systems to facilitate more inclusive experiences that emphasize safety, confidence, and technological interdependence.

 

Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study 

Participants will responde to a 10-15 minute online survey. If participants have prior experience with a fully autonomous ride-hailing service like Waymo, we will invite them to participate in a 90-minute follow up Zoom interview.

 

Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, $15 for participants who join us for the optional follow up interview. Those who are interested in participating in the interview must have had prior experience with a fully autonomous ride-hailing service like Waymo ro Tesla Robotaxi.

 

Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study 

Link to survey: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80Sd5G5hpKAePci

 

Individuals interested in participating in the interview must first complete the survey above, and they can either provide their email as part of the last question or send me (Aziz) an email to azeidi2 at illinois.edu <mailto:azeidi2 at illinois.edu> 

 

Contact the following individual with any questions 

Aziz Zeidieh

+1 (708) 334-5559

azeidi2 at illinois.edu <mailto:azeidi2 at illinois.edu> 




 

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