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Category Archives: AT_Device
Pepper – Intelligent robot
Many researchers and developers have been working on robotic applications to support the physical and educational needs of persons with disabilities. S0me examples are medical devices that can be used during surgery procedures, robot-assisted rehab to enhance human motor controls … Continue reading
Wearable medical devices and sensors
Wearable technologies have been one of the exciting developments to expand possibilities in our daily life for everyone including persons with disabilities. You may be familiar with a wearable device like smartwatches that can provide real-time access to information online … Continue reading
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Mounting systems and holders
Mobile devices such as iOS and Android phones and tablets have become a necessity in our daily activities. These portable devices are popular among wheelchair users as well, but some users with limited hand dexterity face challenges to use their … Continue reading
Verbally (text-based AAC app)
Many app developers have been creating AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) apps and updating the features. Augmentative communication manufacturers such as DynaVox and Tobi ATI offer apps (from free to a couple hundred dollars) vs their hardware AAC devices which … Continue reading
Samsung EYECAN+ open source technology
Eyegaze or eye tracking is a computer access method for persons with disabilities who cannot access a computer by a regular mouse and keyboard or touchscreen. Unfortunately it may be difficult for anyone to obtain an eye tracking device because of their high cost. … Continue reading
E-bot and E-bot ADV
HIMS (www.hims-inc.com) will start shipping E-bot and E-bot ADV this June 2014. What is E-bot? E-bot and E-bot ADV are portable read, write, and various distance video magnifiers with OCR (ADV model exclusive). The E-bot supports iPad or Android tablet, … Continue reading
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Wearable Ear Computer
Jody Ranck (GIGAOM Research, July 2012) reported that advances in materials science, battery power, augmented reality and chip evaluation have made the possibilities for wearables grow rapidly. These “Wearables” are commuting devices that are always on, always accessible and easily … Continue reading
3D printing
The special issue (3D Printer Buyer’s Guide) in the Make: magazine reported that the first patent for 3D printing was obtained by Charles Hull in 1986. The essence of 3D printing is that software can “slice” a 3D image into … Continue reading
Google Glass
What are Wearable computers? According to the Wikipedia, “Wearable computers, also known as body-borne computers are miniature electronic devices that are worn under, with or on top of clothing.” Adib Ghubril, a Research analyst and Director at Gartner’s Technology, noted … Continue reading
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