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Technology-assisted dietary assessment [PDF]

SPIE Proceedings, 2008
Dietary intake provides valuable insights for mounting intervention programs for prevention of disease. With growing concern for adolescent obesity, the need to accurately measure diet becomes imperative. Assessment among adolescents is problematic as this group has irregular eating patterns and have less enthusiasm for recording food intake ...
Fengqing Zhu 0001, Anand Mariappan, Carol J. Boushey, Deborah A. Kerr, Kyle D. Lutes, David S. Ebert, Edward J. Delp   +6 more
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Classification of 41 Hand and Wrist Movements via Surface Electromyogram Using Deep Neural Network

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021
Surface electromyography (sEMG) is a non-invasive and straightforward way to allow the user to actively control the prosthesis. However, results reported by previous studies on using sEMG for hand and wrist movement classification vary by a large margin,
Panyawut Sri-iesaranusorn, Attawit Chaiyaroj, Chatchai Buekban, Songphon Dumnin, Ronachai Pongthornseri, Chusak Thanawattano, Decho Surangsrirat   +6 more
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ResQDrone: Autonomous Indoor Quadcopter for Multi-Layered Mapping in Crisis and Disaster Management Scenarios [PDF]

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
This paper introduces a fully autonomous quadcopter developed for the safe and efficient exploration of indoor environments in crisis and disaster management scenarios.
M. Cella, J. Biber, P. Bournez, J. Salzinger, V. Widhalm, F. Vultaggio, F. d’Apolito, F. Bruckmüller, C. Sulzbachner, P. Fanta-Jende   +9 more
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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE NON-USE AND ABANDONMENT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Research in Education and Rehabilitation
ssistive technology is recognised as a necessary tool to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. The use of assistive technology and the quality of related services varies from country to country.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE NON-USE AND ABANDONMENT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
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Measurement of Trunk Movement during Sit-to-Stand Motion Using Laser Range Finders: A Preliminary Study

Sensors, 2023
The sit-to-stand (STS) motion evaluates physical functions in frail older adults. Mounting sensors or using a camera is necessary to measure trunk movement during STS motion.
Haruki Toda, Kiyohiro Omori, Katsuya Fukui, Takaaki Chin   +3 more
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The use of assistive technology in classroom activities for learners with motor impairments at a special school in South Africa

South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2020
Introduction: Participation in education is the right of every child, regardless of disability. An Assistive Technology and Inclusion Programme, implemented at a special school, has provided learners with motor impairments with an alternative to typical
Marieta Visser, Mariette Nel, Melissa de Klerk, Annique Ganzevoort, Caroline Hubble, Almaré Liebenberg, Marié Snyman, Megan Young   +7 more
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Evolution and Trends in Sign Language Avatar Systems: Unveiling a 40-Year Journey via Systematic Review

Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, 2023
Sign language (SL) avatar systems aid communication between the hearing and deaf communities. Despite technological progress, there is a lack of a standardized avatar development framework.
Maryam Aziz, Achraf Othman
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The Acceptance of Culturally Adapted Signing Avatars Among Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals

IEEE Access
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals often encounter significant challenges in communication and accessing digital content, with Sign Language as their primary mode of communication.
Achraf Othman, Amira Dhouib, Hajer Chalghoumi, Oussama El Ghoul, Amnah Al-Mutawaa   +4 more
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Assistive Technology to Promote Communication and Social Interaction for People With Deafblindness: A Systematic Review

Frontiers in Education, 2020
Background: People with deafblindness experience stigmatization, exclusion, and isolation. Due to complex communication challenges, feelings of isolation and exclusion can increase. However, assistive technology can change these negative outcomes.
Vernandi Dyzel, Rony Oosterom-Calo, Mijkje Worm, Paula S. Sterkenburg, Paula S. Sterkenburg   +4 more
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Effects of early aquatic exercise intervention on trunk strength and functional recovery of patients with lumbar fusion: a randomized controlled trial

Scientific Reports, 2023
This study investigated the effectiveness of an early aquatic exercise program on trunk muscle function and functional recovery of patients with lumbar fusion. Twenty-eight subjects were divided into two equal groups.
An-Hua Huang, Wen-Hsiang Chou, Wendy Tzyy-Jiuan Wang, Wen-Yin Chen, Yi-Fen Shih   +4 more
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