Essays about: "assistive device"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words assistive device.

  1. 1. Exploring a Wearable Technology for Enhanced Learning : - a design concept

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Linus Thofte; [2024]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; Haptics; Smart Glove; UX; Interaction Design; Embodied Music Cognition; Human-Machine Cooperation; Wearables; Learning System; Technology Matchmaking;

    Abstract : This paper is an explorative interaction design study focusing on the development of a wearable device for enhanced learning of bodily skills. It uses a variation of technology scouting and matchmaking to explore possible technologies related to assistive technology for learning. READ MORE

  3. 2. Concept development of a minimalistic robotic glove meeting the needs of people with cervical spinal cord injuries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design

    Author : Olivia Wiaczek; Julia Uhlhorn Bardis; [2023]
    Keywords : Cervical spinal cord injury; Robotic glove; Assistive technology; Activities of Daily Living; Rehabilitation engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Living with a cervical spinal cord injury entails many limitations in everyday life, not least when it comes to something as simple as gripping an object. Individuals with a cervical spinal cord injury can modify or use specially adapted everyday objects to make gripping them easier. READ MORE

  4. 3. Designing and Developing a Lifting Device to Assist People Transfer Independently To and From a Handcycle : A product concept for people with spinal cord injury

    University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan; Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan

    Author : Ida Marie Palmgren Pedersen; Mohammad Shakeeb; [2023]
    Keywords : Handcycle; lifting device; spinal cord injury; assistive technology;

    Abstract : Introduction: Handcycling is an excellent exercise for people with spinal cord injuries. However, some users experience barriers to transferring to the handcycle. The most common barriers are the height difference between the handcycle and sitting surface and dependence on others. READ MORE

  5. 4. Vöron - Vision through earsProviding visual assistance to blind or visually impaired people

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Shubham Saraswat; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In this thesis, we propose an assistance system for visually impaired people, using computer vision on a raspberry pi, together with bone conduction headphones. The device captures the images using a camera, detects important objects in the view and generates speech to inform the user about the objects in the way through bone conduction headphones. READ MORE

  6. 5. A study of Eye-tracking properties utilizing Tobii Eye Tracker 5

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för elektroteknik, matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Muhammad Mezanur Rahman; [2022]
    Keywords : Eye tracking; Eye movements; controllable application with eye tracker; SGD as blinking;

    Abstract : Eye-tracking is the process of determining the point where the viewer is looking at. Therefore, an eye tracker is a device that measures eye positions and eye movements. Over the recent few years, eye trackers are being used in research in the area of medical technology, visual system, rehabilitation, and human-computer interaction. READ MORE