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University project for the visually impaired (self.Blind)
submitted by Daniel-Tolmie
Hi everyone, i hope this isnt intrusive but for the last few months ive been working at university on a project to create something that helps the visually impaired, i contacted new zealands blind foundation and they suggested a transportation skill on the amazon alexa that users can use to check routes, time, etc. So ive been working away at that and now have a working prototype that can be tested even if you dont own an Alexa, just in your browser.

For my paper i need people to test it and give feedback so it would be a great help if you could spare some time and give it a shot. if you are outside of new zealand this will not be a problem either as there is a list of adress you could test below. I suggest doing the test via typing if this isnt a problem, it can still work via voice commands by holding the space bar however it isnt as smooth as the real alexa.

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Keep in mind the new zealand time zone is (GMT+13) so if there is no suggested times, it may be due to time zones.

here is the link to the form, id really appreciate it if you fill it out after testing and giving me your thoughts, there is a summary on the form aswell for further info.

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or if you want to test it and give me feedback here, the link to the prototype is here: $1

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Thanks to anyone who gives this a shot, it matters alot to me and hopefully, by the end it can do some good for the visually impaired.

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165-151 Gossamer Dr, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland, New Zealand
13-1 Browns Ave, Pakuranga, Auckland, Auckland New Zealand
180-224 Moore St, Howick, Auckland, New Zealand
15-7 Maghera Dr, East Tamaki Heights, Auckland, New Zealand
32-40 Kestev Dr, Flat Bush, Auckland, New Zealand
14-44 Princes St, Pukekohe, New Zealand
2-14 Fairview Ave, Opaheke, Papakura, New Zealand
2-24 Mayville Ave, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
45-1 Sherwood Ave, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
48 Summer St, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
14-18 Whitaker Pl, Grafton, Auckland New Zealand
55-41 Temple St, Meadowbank, Auckland, New Zealand
3-1 Moore St, Hillcrest, Auckland, New Zealand
53-49 Stanaway St, Hillcrest, Auckland, New Zealand
7-5 Oracle Dr, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand
TrippingWithoutSight 1 points 3y ago
Doesn't seem to work for the UK
Daniel-Tolmie [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Hi,

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Im sorry i didn't make this clear but this is using an Auckland Transport API, so it will only work with Auckland addresses, I put a list of addresses you could test that should work with the skill. Thanks
CloudsOfMagellan 1 points 3y ago
Have you thought about using the speech detection apis?
Daniel-Tolmie [OP] 2 points 3y ago
I havent heard about this, ill look into it, thanks
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