This project presents an interactive repository designed to explore
how sound can assist in navigating urban and indoor spaces,
particularly for blind or visually impaired (BVI) individuals.
Building on spatial cognition and auditory perception, the
sonification method maps object properties, like
material, width, interaction, distance, and position, to specific sound cues using
pitch, timbre, gain, and panning. This web tool allows users to explore object-sonification pairings
used during the experimental phases of the research.
The method was validated through a three-phase study: sound selection
using acoustic feature analysis, an online perceptual survey on
sound-object associations, and virtual reality-based navigation tests.
Results showed strong differentiation in material perception and
promising navigation accuracy, though they also highlighted areas for
further refinement. The project aims to inform future assistive
technologies by enriching spatial awareness through sound-based cues.