[Massachusetts-NFB] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind and low-vision adults needed for research study on audio communication and human-robot interaction

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Sun Nov 5 09:33:26 UTC 2023


human-robot interaction

 

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.

 

Hello! 

I am Audrey Balaska, a PhD student studying Mechanical Engineering and Human-Robot Interaction at Tufts University. As part of my dissertation, I am investigating differences in how people with visual impairments and people without visual impairment process audio communications from a robot. I am seeking participants who would be willing to take an hour to participate in my anonymous online study! Compensation is a $15 Amazon gift card. More information is included at the end of this message. If you have any questions, please contact me at Audrey.Balaska at tufts.edu <mailto:Audrey.Balaska at tufts.edu> . Otherwise, the study is completely asynchronous and screen reader accessible!  Thank you!  

Information - Recruiting Study Participants

Summary.

*	Who: Anyone with a computer! However, we are also specifically recruiting people who are blind and low vision!
*	What: A study about audio communication in human-robot interaction
*	Where: Online study (computer/tablet recommended, not a smartphone)
*	When: Any 1-hour time block that fits in your schedule 
*	Compensation: $15 Amazon Giftcard for participating!”

Email Audrey.Balaska at tufts.edu <mailto:Audrey.Balaska at tufts.edu>  with any questions/concerns

The study is contained completely within a screen-reader accessible Qualtrics survey.  The link is:   https://tinyurl.com/asaronlinestudy2023

 

 

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Director of Research Programs, Blindness Initiatives

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