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USU Researchers Develop AI Tool to Identify Accessibility Issues at Intersections

Video by Taylor Emerson, Digital Journalist, University Marketing & Communications

Sidewalks and crosswalks can easily be taken for granted. But cities are, sometimes, not as connected for pedestrians as we may assume — and that can be troublesome for people with disabilities.

To help cities find intersections with accessibility issues, USU researchers are developing an AI tool that can be trained to identify these problems.

CONTACT

Xiaojun Qi
Head and Professor
Department of Computer Science
435-797-8155
Xiaojun.qi@usu.edu

Brent Chamberlain
Associate Professor
Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
435-797-0213
brent.chamberlain@usu.edu

Keith Christensen
Department Head, Professor
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
435-797-0507
keith.christensen@usu.edu



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