'A metaverse that cannot be touched or grasped is like an imaginary dragon,' a blind man wrote after experiencing the metaverse. Some people return from virtual spaces with a sense of infinity only to find that their challenges are multiplied. The blind metaverse is free of this alienation and limitation, a space that is truly infinite and meaningful.
In consideration of UI features and measures for the convenience of the visually impaired, the Y-axis of the three-dimensional virtual space is set to 0 and all spatial information is flattened. The 'Easy Mode' of the virtual space enables information navigation.
This feature works with Avatar Radar to list avatars and content that are within its detection range.
It finds avatars and assets that are within its detection range and lists this information.
At the same time, a notification is sent to the user to let them know that the information is nearby. Different detection levels bring in different amounts of information, and the list is sorted by distance for UI convenience.
We published the white paper “Responsible IT Governance for Social Inclusion - Lessons from the Experience of People with Visual Impairments” on the ISO/IEC JTC1 SC40 microsite on August 11, 2024. on the JTC1 SC40 microsite.
Good governance and ethical behavior, responsible stewardship, and effective performance are goals we strive for.
