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Area(s) of Application: Product Development
Relevant Player(s): Manufacturer, Enduser
Thematic Issue(s): Methods / Strategies
Methods/Strategies: Focus Groups / User Groups

Example of user involvement in product development and technology assessment

Abstract: This project is a navigation system for blind persons. The development was done by an American enterprise and was adapted for Europe by the the company of Dr. Wimmer (e.g. the speech output had to be changed into German). In the definition of the project and in the adaptation for Austria blind persons were integrated. Further in the whole development and testing process blind users were involved too.

Project Name: Atlas speaks and strider
Name of Institution Company Dr. Wimmer

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