USF inventors created an application which allows the user to easily generate 2D maps that are converted to tactile 3D maps. The software provides tools to add information such as emergency evacuation routes, movable doors, and legend to the map. These tools allow the maps to be made in a more effective manner for blind and low vision users to understand and navigate locations. The software allows the user to draw 2D maps with necessary symbols, layouts, paths, and text. From this 2D map, a 3D map can be automatically generated and 3D printed. This software increases the accessibility and ease of creating 3D tactile maps.
3D Model Viewer of Map Created with Novel Application