Researchers seek to reduce harm to multicultural users of voice assistants
Users of voice assistants such as Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant know the frustration of being misunderstood by a machine.
Jul 12, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
News tagged with assistive technologies
Machine learning & AI
Disability community has long wrestled with 'helpful' technologies—lessons for everyone in dealing with AI
You might have heard that artificial intelligence is going to revolutionize everything, save the world and give everyone superhuman powers. Alternatively, you might have heard that it will take your job, make you lazy and ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Investing in assistive tech is a smart choice for governments, say experts
You may not be aware of it, but assistive technology (AT) is everywhere. If you're using glasses to read this article, then you're using AT. If you used text-to-speech tools at work today, a ramp to get into a building, or ...
Jun 10, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Study explores how African American English speakers adapt their speech to be understood by voice technology
Interactions with voice technology, such as Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri, and Google Assistant, can make life easier by increasing efficiency and productivity. However, errors in generating and understanding speech during ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Robotics
Eye gaze and facial expression of robots are essential for interaction with humans, finds researcher
With rapid developments in artificial intelligence and robot technology, social robots will increasingly be used in society. Robotics researcher Chinmaya Mishra looked at the importance of gaze direction and human emotions ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Computer Sciences
Descriptive boost for visual accessibility
There are an estimated 280 million people in the world with debilitating levels of visual impairment. A new tool to empower them with a richer understanding of their surroundings is presented in the International Journal ...
Mar 6, 2024
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Wearable sticker turns hand movements into communication
Imagine wearing a thin flexible sticker that can turn your hand or finger movement into communication without you having to say a word or tap a touch screen. Researchers have developed a new type of wearable sensor that can ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Robotics
Robot trained to read braille at twice the speed of humans
Researchers have developed a robotic sensor that incorporates artificial intelligence techniques to read braille at speeds roughly double that of most human readers.
Jan 29, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Microsoft's ban on third-party controllers on the Xbox excludes some disabled gamers from using the device
When it comes to accessibility in gaming, Microsoft takes two steps forward with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, but a giant leap back with its ban on third-party devices.
Dec 6, 2023
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Robotics
A color-based sensor to emulate skin's sensitivity for wearables and soft robotics
In a step toward more autonomous soft robots and wearable technologies, EPFL researchers have created a device that uses color to simultaneously sense multiple mechanical and temperature stimuli.
Dec 1, 2023
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