Essays about: "tactile interface"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words tactile interface.

  1. 1. Easy to Read Digital Equipment for Older, Visually Impaired Users with Cognitive Decline

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Kristian Mellgaard Nielsen; [2021]
    Keywords : Accessible media; voice interface; tactile interface; usability affordances; visual impairment; cognitive decline.;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis explores what could be the usability affordances of tactile interfaces, imbedded with physical commands, and voice interfaces,when used by older people that have visual impairments and cognitive declines. The aim is to contribute to the development of more accessible media. READ MORE

  2. 2. Strengthening Efficiency and Safety in Forklift Operations through Autobiographical Design

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

    Author : Nino Khodr; [2021]
    Keywords : Forklifts; Warehouse; Efficiency; E-Commerce; Internet of things.;

    Abstract : Forklift vehicles used for moving pallets and boxes in warehouses, have recently been integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, in effect making forklifts networked and in parts controllable from afar. Human operators now carry out tasks according to instructions displayed on the screen of the IoT-forklift instead of just maneuvering around and executing tasks as they see fit. READ MORE

  3. 3. Connectedness : Designing interactive systems that foster togetherness as a form of resilience for people in social distancing during Covid-19 pandemic. Exploring novel user experiences in the intersection between light perception, tangible interactions and social interaction design (SxD).

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Valeria Iezzi; [2020]
    Keywords : Research Through Design; Social Resilience; Interaction design technologies; Commensality; Social Connectedness; Remote Communication; Tangible Interaction; Tangible User Interface; Shared Experience; Covid-19 Pandemic; Social Distancing; Designing for Crises; Tangible and Embedded Interaction; Internet of things;

    Abstract : This thesis project explores how interactive technologies can facilitate a sense of social connectedness with others whilst remotely located. While studying the way humans use rituals for emotional management, I focused my interest on the act of commensality because it is one of the oldest and most important rituals used to foster togetherness among families and groups of friends. READ MORE

  4. 4. Case Study: Digitization of a User Interface : Investigating the use of a touch screen in Helicopter 14

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Hanna Abrahamsson; Linn Karlsson; [2020]
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    Abstract : A user interface should be intuitive to allow efficient and safe execution of tasks. Helicopter 14 (HKP 14) has operator consoles with an analog user interface, called Programmable Keys (PK), to control a Mission Management System (MMS). The idea of replacing the PK with touch technology has arisen. READ MORE

  5. 5. Safety system design in human-robot collaboration : Implementation for a demonstrator case in compliance with ISO/TS 15066

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Carolin Schaffert; [2019]
    Keywords : human-robot collaboration; HRC and safety; human-robot interaction and safety;

    Abstract : A close collaboration between humans and robots is one approach to achieve flexible production flows and a high degree of automation at the same time. In human-robot collaboration, both entities work alongside each other in a fenceless, shared environment. READ MORE