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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 days ago
Wearables

Earbuds with nano camera and smart AI are more than just music for your ears - Yanko Design

Earbuds are evolving into wearables to assist the blind with advanced features like vision cams and AI for environmental awareness. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

New dressing robot can 'mimic' the actions of care-workers

Two-armed dressing robot mimics care-worker movements
Technology frees up care-workers for companionship and well-being checks [ more ]
Acm
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Researchers Develop AI Web Agent to Make the Internet More Accessible

Researchers at Ohio State University are developing an AI agent to make the Internet more accessible for people with disabilities.
The AI agent is able to complete complex tasks on any website using simple language commands. [ more ]
Acm
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Researchers Develop AI Web Agent to Make the Internet More Accessible

Researchers at Ohio State University are developing an AI agent to make the Internet more accessible for people with disabilities.
The AI agent is able to complete complex tasks on any website using simple language commands. [ more ]
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Realpython
2 days ago
Python

Episode #205: Considering Accessibility & Assistive Tech as a Python Developer - The Real Python Podcast

Learning Python as a visually impaired or blind developer | Improving accessibility of Python web applications. [ more ]
accessibility
CSS-Tricks
4 weeks ago
Web design

Demystifying Screen Readers: Accessible Forms & Best Practices | CSS-Tricks

A screen reader is an assistive technology converting digital text into synthesized speech or Braille output. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

Helldivers 2 is the latest game with anti-cheat software at odds with accessibility

Using assistive technology to play video games can enhance accessibility for disabled players.
Some video games have strict anti-cheat programs that can block assistive technology, limiting access for disabled players. [ more ]
Smashing Magazine
2 months ago
UX design

Mobile Accessibility Barriers For Assistive Technology Users - Smashing Magazine

Accessibility extends beyond user-friendly design, impacting the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Challenges exist in native mobile app accessibility, with lack of guidance and prevention of mobile-specific barriers being key issues. [ more ]
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Acm
2 months ago
Digital life

The Seeing Eye Dog V2.0

RoboGuide is an AI-powered quadruped robot designed for visually impaired individuals.
The robot uses sensors to map surroundings, learns optimal routes, and can interpret data in real time to avoid obstacles. [ more ]
Acm
4 months ago
Digital life

Researchers Develop AI Web Agent to Make the Internet More Accessible

Researchers at Ohio State University are developing an AI agent to make the Internet more accessible for people with disabilities.
The AI agent is able to complete complex tasks on any website using simple language commands. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago
UX design

Smart belt with haptic feedback can replace white canes for visually impaired - Yanko Design

Designer AI Guided has created GUIDi, a concept device that replaces the white cane for visually impaired individuals.
GUIDi uses cameras, AI-based software, and haptic feedback units to scan the environment and provide vibration feedback to alert the user of obstacles.
The device can be connected to a smartphone app for guided navigation and is designed to be comfortable and non-obstructive. [ more ]
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