Heureka Buddy

We aim to make museum visits more inclusive and empowering for visually impaired people. It consists of two key components: personalized journey planning and an interactive museum buddy. Visitors can pre-plan their experience based by filling in a questionnaire, allowing them to “simulate” their visit and gain confidence in exploring exhibitions independently. Upon arrival, they are paired with a “museum buddy”—who guides them along their pre-planned route. Equipped with voice-over explanations, haptic feedback, and navigational aids, the buddy creates an engaging emotional, spatial, and auditory experience tailored to their needs. This integrated solution enables greater spatial exploration and accessibility, ensuring a fulfilling museum visit.