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RLE at MIT
THE TOUCH LAB Laboratory for Human and Machine Haptics Visiting ScientistFax: 617-258-7003
lahavo@mit.edu
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RLE at MIT THE TOUCH LAB Laboratory for Human and Machine Haptics Visiting Scientist |
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Fax: 617-258-7003 lahavo@mit.edu |
Research Interests Using haptic devices to promote learning Haptic and audio feedback as a compensating channel, for people who are blind Disability and the virtual reality environment K-12 learning through information technology artifacts Web-based learning and instruction |
Projects
Haptic virtual environment support
exploration of complex space
- Develop and research a Virtual Learning Environment system with
haptic (touch and feel) and audio interfaces that can help blind
individuals explore and become familiar with unknown environments
(e.g., a public building, a university campus) before actually
encountering and navigating through them.
This work is a collaborative project between the Touch Lab, MIT
and the Carroll Center
for the Blind, a rehabilitation and
trainee center for blind and visually impaired persons. The research
aims to take advantage of the ongoing engineering revolutions
in desktop robotic devices and information technology for training
blind people to acquire orientation and mobility skills in navigating
through complex real environments, (with Srinivasan M.A. &
Cheong J.).
The Touch Lab, MIT, 2004-Present.
HCM - Haptic
support of Cognitive Mapping
- A multisensory (haptic, auditory) Force-Feedback-based environment
for supporting blind people's cognitive mapping of real spaces,
and their acquisition of spatial orientation and navigation skills,
(with Mioduser D.).
Knowledge Technology Lab, Tel-Aviv
University, 2000-2003.
Technology in the Biblical time
- An interactive Website
aimed at high-school students, that focuses upon ancient technology
during the period of King Salomon, (with Mioduser D.; Oren A.;
Zisenwine D. & Givon U.).
Knowledge Technology Lab, Tel-Aviv University, 2001-Present.
Robotics - An educational Website focusing on robotics
and control concepts for upper elementary school students. The
Website includes multimedia content pages and online interactive
activitie, (with Mioduser D.; Talis, V., in cooperation with CET).
Knowledge Technology Lab, Tel-Aviv University, 1999.
WBL - a taxonomy
of educational websites, research and implementation of Web-Based-Learning,
(with Mioduser D.; Nachmias R. & Oren A.).
Knowledge Technology Lab, Tel-Aviv University, 1998-2000.
Knowmagine - A Virtual Park of Science, Technology and
Culture
A virtual, 3D, networked learning environment in the Internet
for on-line individual and collaborative learning, (with Mioduser
D.; Oren, A.; Katzir, S.; & Amit, G.)
Knowledge Technology Lab, Tel-Aviv University, 1996-1998.
Adaptive Interface - A computer software that enables teachers to evaluate the visually impaired users' visual abilities and to recommend interface configurations that fit the users needs. Israeli Ministry of Education, 1996.
Pupil - A diagnostic
and practice adaptive-remedial system for the treatment of writing
mistakes by visually impaired children, (with Mioduser D.).
Knowledge Technology Lab, Tel-Aviv University, 1995-1997.
The Centre for Care, Rehabilitation and Enrichment - Creation and management of The Centre for Care, Rehabilitation and Enrichment for visually impaired and blind students. Israeli Ministry of Education, 1990-1997.
ICT for Visually Impaired and Blind - Improvement and ongoing development of computers and special equipment for visually impaired and blind students and educators. Israeli Ministry of Education, 1989-1999.
~Last updated February 2005~