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Smart Assistive Technologies for Special Individuals: Enhancing Accessibility and Independence

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 September 2024) | Viewed by 6366

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Prof. Dr. Naeem Ramzan

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School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley PA1 2BE, UK
Interests: artificial intelligence; affective computing; Internet of Things
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

From intelligent adaptive communication systems to IoT-based home automation and augmented reality applications, the applications of smart assistive technologies are diverse and far-reaching, spanning domains such as mobility, communication, education, healthcare, and independent living. By leveraging the power of technology, these solutions aim to break down barriers, empower individuals, and create a more inclusive and accessible society for all.

Smart assistive technologies play a critical role in enhancing accessibility and independence for individuals with diverse abilities and special needs. These technologies leverage advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and wearable devices to provide tailored support and assistance to users with disabilities.

This Special Issue aims to explore the latest developments, applications, and challenges in the field of smart assistive technologies for special individuals.

Topics of Interest

  • Innovative wearable devices and smart sensors for personalized assistance.
  • Multimodal integration of information in assistive technologies.
  • Adaptive communication devices and speech recognition systems.
  • Assistive robotics for daily tasks and social interaction.
  • IoT-based solutions for home automation and environmental control.
  • Smart navigation systems for indoor and outdoor mobility.
  • Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications for accessibility.
  • Accessible user interfaces and inclusive design principles.

Prof. Dr. Naeem Ramzan
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • wearable device
  • assistive robotic
  • AR
  • VR
  • user interfaces

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A Technology Aid to Help People with Blindness and Moderate Intellectual Disability Retrieve Common Objects from Storage Units: A Proof-of-Concept Study
by Chiara Filippini, Giulio E. Lancioni, Gloria Alberti, Francesco Pezzuoli and Patrizia Ceccarani
Sensors 2024, 24(14), 4453; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24144453 - 10 Jul 2024
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Background: People with blindness and intellectual disability can have problems locating, identifying, and retrieving objects needed for daily activities (e.g., clothes and food items) from familiar storage contexts, such as cupboards and cabinets. Objective: This preliminary study assessed a technological system designed to [...] Read more.
Background: People with blindness and intellectual disability can have problems locating, identifying, and retrieving objects needed for daily activities (e.g., clothes and food items) from familiar storage contexts, such as cupboards and cabinets. Objective: This preliminary study assessed a technological system designed to help three people with those problems improve their performance. Methods: The technological system, which involved the use of tags with radio frequency identification codes, a smartphone, and a tag reader, aimed to guide the participants in searching and retrieving objects from three different storage units. In practice, the system provided different feedbacks depending on whether the participants were searching (a) in a wrong storage unit, (b) in a wrong shelf/drawer of the right storage unit, or (c) in the right shelf/drawer of the right storage unit. Results: All participants were successful in retrieving objects correctly with the technological system. The results also showed that (a) the participants preferred using the system over a control strategy, (b) were able to switch on and off the system independently, and (b) staff rated the system positively. Conclusions: These preliminary findings suggest that the system might be a useful support tool for people with blindness and intellectual disability. Full article
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Assistive Systems for Visually Impaired Persons: Challenges and Opportunities for Navigation Assistance
by Gabriel Iluebe Okolo, Turke Althobaiti and Naeem Ramzan
Sensors 2024, 24(11), 3572; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24113572 - 1 Jun 2024
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The inability to see makes moving around very difficult for visually impaired persons. Due to their limited movement, they also struggle to protect themselves against moving and non-moving objects. Given the substantial rise in the population of those with vision impairments in recent [...] Read more.
The inability to see makes moving around very difficult for visually impaired persons. Due to their limited movement, they also struggle to protect themselves against moving and non-moving objects. Given the substantial rise in the population of those with vision impairments in recent years, there has been an increasing amount of research devoted to the development of assistive technologies. This review paper highlights the state-of-the-art assistive technology, tools, and systems for improving the daily lives of visually impaired people. Multi-modal mobility assistance solutions are also evaluated for both indoor and outdoor environments. Lastly, an analysis of several approaches is also provided, along with recommendations for the future. Full article
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