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Investigating the success factors of expert users to inform device development [PDF]
Objective: Expert user testing is a well recognised tool within user experience and human computer interaction design. Within the domain of assistive technology device design, however, this technique seems to be little used. It is suggested that studying
Clarke, Z., Hawley, M. S., Judge, S.
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Awareness, requirements and barriers to use of Assistive Technology designed to enable independence of people suffering from Dementia (ATD) [PDF]
This article is available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund. Copyright @ 2012 IOS PressThis study investigated the awareness and use of assistive technology for people with dementia. The aim of the study was to explore barriers to the uptake
Jowitt, F +2 more
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An ideal model of an assistive technology assessment and delivery process [PDF]
The purpose of the present work is to present some aspects of the Assistive Technology Assessment (ATA) process model compatible with the Position Paper 2012 by AAATE/EASTIN.
Borsci, S, Federici, S, Scherer, MJ
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Interdependence as a Frame for Assistive Technology Research and Design [PDF]
In this paper, we describe interdependence for assistive technology design, a frame developed to complement the traditional focus on independence in the Assistive Technology field.
Chatterjee Dom +6 more
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Classification of 41 Hand and Wrist Movements via Surface Electromyogram Using Deep Neural Network
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 +6 more
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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 +4 more
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Assistive technology for the differently abled and older adults has made remarkable achievements in providing rehabilitative, adaptive, and assistive devices.
P. Muthu +5 more
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The limitations of speech control: perceptions of provision of speech-driven environmental controls [PDF]
This study set out to collect data from assistive technology professionals about their provision of speech-driven environmental control systems. This study is part of a larger study looking at developing a new speech-driven environmental control ...
Craig A +5 more
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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 +7 more
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Raising awareness of assistive technology in older adults through a community-based, Cooperative Extension program [PDF]
The Fashion an Easier Lifestyle with Assistive Technology (FELAT) curriculum was developed as a needs-based, community educational program provided through a state Cooperative Extension Service. The overall goal for participants was to raise awareness of
Markham, Melinda S., Sellers, Debra M.
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