Essays about: "assistive technology"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 76 essays containing the words assistive technology.

  1. 6. 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

  3. 7. Comparing Google and ChatGPT as Assistive Tools for Students in Solving Programming Exercises

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Elissa Arias Sosa; Marco Godow; [2023]
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    Abstract : The study explores the field of technology-enhanced learning, providing insights into the evolving educational landscape and the impact of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, in comparison to established educational tools like search engines. This paper specifically compares two different tools, ChatGPT and Google, in aiding students to solve programming exercises within their education and their impact on students’ learning. READ MORE

  4. 8. Effects of Virtual Reality and Trajectory Visualization on Neurosurgical Training

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Max Wippich; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual reality; Trajectory visualization; Neurosurgical education; External Ventricular Drain Placement; Virtuell verklighet; Banvisualisering; Neurokirurgisk utbildning; Externt ventrikulär dräneringsplacering;

    Abstract : With its increasing potential, Virtual Reality (VR) technology has found a growing presence in medical education. In the domain of neurosurgical training, VR has been thoroughly investigated, but gaps still persist, such as in the field of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and assistive visualizations. READ MORE

  5. 9. Accessible UX in digital 3D application solutions on the example of the planning experience by IKEA : An empirical mixed-method approach beyond accessibility

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatik

    Author : Hoang Dung Nguyen; [2023]
    Keywords : Accessibility; Usability; User Experience Design; 3D; WCAG 2.1; Planning Tool; E-Commerce Website; Empirical Mixed-Method Study;

    Abstract : The research investigates the feasibility of applying 2D accessibility guidelines to enhance a 3D digital planning tool's accessibility for individuals with visual impairments. Three primary research questions guide this study. It incorporated a mixed-method data collection approach to comprehensively investigate these questions. READ MORE

  6. 10. 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