assistive-technology

A new kind of brain-computer interface has helped ALS sufferers who cannot move to communicate.

AI-powered technologies are increasingly being integrated into assistive technologies like hearing aids and prosthetics. This is changing how the people who use them experience urban space.

Hakan Calim has an ambitious goal. He aims to digitalize the physical tactile paving found in train stations or public areas to help guide people with visual impairments.

Assistive technologies designed by orthopedic engineering companies are transforming the lives of millions of individuals dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, paralysis, limb loss, and aging-related mobility challenges. From smart prosthetics and powered exoskeletons to customized orthotic devices, these technologies offer solutions that bridge gaps between clinical needs and human motion. Bel…

Artificial intelligence has already been integrated into many assistive technologies (AT), improving their functionality and making daily tasks more accessible for people with disabilities. Tools like screen readers, speech-to-text software, ... The post How AI in Assistive Technology Supports Students and Educators with Disabilities appeared first on Every Learner Everywhere® .

Artificial intelligence offers significant potential to address some of the key challenges faced by people with disabilities, particularly by enabling scalable technology solutions and personalized user experiences. However, as with ... The post Accessible AI Requires Involving and Collaborating with People with Disabilities appeared first on Every Learner Everywhere® .

Author: Madelaine Millar Date: 08.21.24 Imagine listening to someone read out a jumble of sticky notes strewn across a digital whiteboard. “Should probably include Brad and Julie too. Blue sticky note.” […] The post Maitraye Das earns Google research award for designing tech for blind and low-vision people appeared first on Khoury College of Computer Sciences .

Dotlumen is illuminating a new technology to help people with visual impairments navigate the world. In this episode of NVIDIA’s AI Podcast, recorded live at the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference, host Noah Kravitz spoke with the Romanian startup’s founder and CEO, Cornel Amariei, about developing its flagship Dotlumen Glasses. Equipped with sensors and powered […]

A summer research experience for undergraduates allows students to develop technology that aims to help people with disabilities.

Human beings are very skilled at understanding language, even under difficult conditions. However, loud background noises make it difficult for people who are hard of hearing to follow what a speaker is saying. Hearing aids do not really help as currently available models do not filter enough of the background noises out. Researchers at FAU […]

Great article in the Seattle Times on PhD alumna Anat Caspi, director of the University of Washington’s Taskar Center for Accessible Technology.