In the News

Author

Lawton, George

Volume

26

Issue

3

fYear

2011

Firstpage

5

Lastpage

9

Abstract

This article discusses the use of AI in technologies for assisting the disabled and computer-vision techniques to read sign language and improve mobility aids such as wheelchairs and walkers. Those tools include screen readers and computer-navigation aids for the visually impaired, voice-to-text converters for the deaf, neural interfaces that interpret brain waves to help users operate their wheelchairs and walkers, and assistive gaming technology. Researchers are now also improving user interfaces for wheelchairs by adding environmental sensors, sign-language training software, and other applications.

Keywords

artificial intelligence; computer games; computer vision; gesture recognition; handicapped aids; artificial technology; assistive gaming technology; brain wave; computer navigation aid; computer vision technique; disabled people assistance; environmental sensor; neural interface; screen reader; sign language; sign language training software; user interface; visually impaired people; voice to text converter; AI; Intelligent systems; assistive devices; data mining; interest graphs; learning technology; machine learning; mobile recommendation technology; natural language processing; neural networks; robotics; speech recognition; user interfaces;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Intelligent Systems, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1541-1672

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MIS.2011.53

Filename

5898446