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Novel technological systems enabling people to control multiple robotic avatars simultaneously could support more accessible ways to multitask. An implementation of a parallel avatar system in a cafe shows that, leveraging their existing skills, remote workers with disabilities were able to utilize the system to control up to four robots, each with a different function, to assist customers in a cafe. The parallel avatar systems expand the agency and the capabilities of disabled workers, while also delivering better experiences to customers.
By Giulia Barbareschi, Midori Kawaguchi, Hiroaki Kato, Kazuaki Takeuchi, Masato Nagahiro, Yoshifumi Shiiba, Yoshifuji Ory, Kentaro Yoshifuji, Shunichi Kasahara, Kouta Minamizawa, January 2023
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Disability representation---both the presence of people with disabilities and images depicting disability---is increasingly integrated into computing. But how do we make sure the processes we have for developing inclusive imagery are themselves inclusive?
By Emory James Edwards, July 2022
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Smart cities have the potential to improve mobility for people with disabilities, but only if their needs are considered up front and not as an afterthought. Prior research shows promising paths for real-world deployments and for new technological innovations.
By João Guerreiro, April 2022
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People with disabilities can pervasively obtain navigation services based on modern machine learning and 5G techniques.
By Jialong Zhou, Chen Qiu, Bin Guo, Zhiwen Yu, April 2022
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At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, people looked to scientists and other leaders to understand the rate at which the virus spread. Much of this information, however, was not accessible to everyone.
By Stephanie Valencia, Lynn Kirabo, January 2022
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The societal implications of computing are far-reaching. Whether it is building technologies that might save lives in the medical sector, intuitive apps that can transform personal routines at scale, or enterprise systems that ease and enhance the everyday experiences of workers, many are drawn to computing because of its potential to improve the human experience. This article considers the relationship between technology and societal transformation by looking at the topic of accessibility.
By Christine T. Wolf, July 2020
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Understanding how to develop technologies that make exercise more accessible to people with visual impairments, particularly in the form of body-based movement and public spaces.
By Kyle Rector, July 2019
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Based on a cooperative research project, this article explores the experience of dating online with a disability, contextualized with an overview of the historical connection between disability and asexuality. It concludes with ideas for decoupling this inaccurate association through online dating platforms.
By Cynthia L. Bennett, December 2017
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Lost your hand in a lightsaber fight? No problem, we can fix that. Rapid and consumer-grade fabrication tools could revolutionize the way we design and deliver assistive technologies.
By Erin Buehler, April 2016
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