Essays about: "vision impairment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words vision impairment.

  1. 1. DIFFERENTIAL OUTCOME TRAINING AND HUMANOID ROBOT FEEDBACK ON A VISUOSPATIAL GAMIFIED TASK: An experimental study investigating learning, affective social engagement cues and cognitive learning strategies

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Alva Markelius; Sofia Sjöberg; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : Human-robot interaction; gamified memory task; dementia; differential outcome theory; Furhat; engagement; digitalised treatments; robot assistance;

    Abstract : By combining Differential Outcome Training (DOT), the usage of unique stimulus-response pairings, and feedback from a humanoid simulated robot (SDK) this study aims to improve learning performance of subjects on a visuospatial gamified memory task. This is achieved by using the SDK as an interface for an algorithm that provides audiovisual, reinforcing feedback promoting engangement in a new dyadic setup for a gamified task. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploration of Sound Design and Sound Representation Techniques for Improving Inclusiveness, Player Performance, and Player Experience in Video Games

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

    Author : Benjamin Esdor; [2023]
    Keywords : Sound Design; Audio Cues; Video Games; Inclusiveness; Visual Impairment; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Ljuddesign; Ljudsignaler; Videospel; Inkludering; Synskadade; Döva och hörselskadade;

    Abstract : This study aimed to explore sound design and sound representation techniques to strengthen the inclusion of players with sensory disabilities alongside non-disabled players. Additionally, it aimed to identify characteristics in inclusiveness components for video games. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing a reproducible bioinformatics workflow for canine inherited retinal disease

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Melina Toni Marie Martin; [2023]
    Keywords : CanFam4; Nextflow; Inherited Retinal Degeneration; dog; whole-genome sequencing; bioinformatics;

    Abstract : Inherited Retinal Degenerations (IRDs) are a heterogenous group of diseases which lead to vision impairment and can be found both in humans and in dogs. About 1 in 1,380 humans is estimated to suffer from an autosomal recessive IRD, which would be 5.5 million people worldwide, and many more are estimated to be unaffected carriers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Utilizing CRISPR/cas9-mediated technology to treat inherited retinal diseases : A systematic review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Yedizza Rautavaara; [2022]
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    Abstract : Inherited retinal diseases are considered as a leading cause of vision loss in a young population. Neither a permanent cure nor long-term treatment has yet been discovered. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring nature’s influence on the olfactory urban landscape experience : an explorative research on the influences of urban nature on the urban smellscape experience and preference and possible contributions of the olfactory perception of nature in the urban living environment on wellbeing

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Roald Daniël Nooijens; [2022]
    Keywords : olfaction; olfactory experience; multisensory environment; experience of nature; landscape psychology; landscape experience; landscape preference; urban planning;

    Abstract : Impairment of mental wellbeing in urban areas can be explained through landscape experience. Interactions with urban nature have found to positively influence wellbeing through landscape experience. However, research has focussed on the sense of vision, while humans are multisensory beings in essence. READ MORE