Award
NIH Reporter #5R44EY036316-02
Developing and Evaluating Visual, Auditory, and Tactile and Text Digital Thematic Map Viewer to Provide Blind and Low Vision Individuals Full Access to Thematic Maps for the First Time
Recipient
XR NAVIGATION INC.
Award Amount
$1,010,897.00
Ceiling
$1,010,897.00
Awarded
September 10, 2026
Identifier
5R44EY036316-02
NIH awarded a grant to develop and evaluate a digital thematic map viewer accessible to blind and low vision individuals, focusing on visual, auditory, tactile, and text modalities.
Description
This NIH grant supports the development of a multimodal digital map viewer called Audiom, aimed at making thematic maps accessible to blind and low vision individuals. The project emphasizes compliance with accessibility guidelines and aims to commercialize the platform for broad use in scientific and civic domains.