Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
13 results found tagged robotics.
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AI That Moves With You: A Review of Interactive Technologies Powered by Large Foundation Models for Mobility Impairment
This paper is a scoping review (PRISMA-ScR) of how large foundation models - LLMs, large vision models, and vision-language models - are being woven into interactive assistive technologies for people with mobility impairments, covering publications f…
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A Rollator-Mounted Wayfinding System for the Elderly: A Smart World Perspective
This paper presents the iWalker, a rollator-mounted wayfinding system designed to help elderly individuals with cognitive and visual impairments navigate indoor environments independently. The system adopts a "smart world" perspective, where intellig…
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Comparing Two Safe Distance Maintenance Algorithms for a Gaze-Controlled HRI Involving Users with SSMI
This paper presents an eye gaze-controlled augmented reality interface for operating a tabletop robotic arm, designed specifically for people with severe speech and motor impairment (SSMI). Users with SSMI often cannot manipulate physical objects due…
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Navigating the Cyborg Classroom: Telepresence Robots, Accessibility Challenges, and Inclusivity in the Classroom
This field study examines how telepresence robots—mobile robots with screens that allow remote users to move through physical spaces—facilitate or hinder accessibility and inclusivity in university classrooms. The researchers conducted participatory …
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What My Eyes Can't See, A Robot Can Show Me: Exploring the Collaboration Between Blind People and Robots
This University of Lisbon and University of São Paulo study explores how assistive robots can go beyond information-giving technologies (like screen readers) by physically collaborating with blind people. The research consists of two studies. Study 1…
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Using a Telepresence Robot to Improve Self-Efficacy of People with Developmental Disabilities
This student research paper investigates whether telepresence robots can improve the self-efficacy and wellbeing of people with developmental disabilities (DD) by enabling them to remotely explore public spaces. People with DD often depend on others …
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Co-design of Robotic Technology with Care Home Residents and Care Workers
This paper documents a co-design workshop series conducted at two care homes in Austria, involving 25 participants: 13 care workers (mean age 43.5) and 12 care home residents (mean age 80.6). The research question was whether introducing technology c…
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Demo: Expanding Blocks4All with Variables and Functions
This demonstration paper describes extensions to Blocks4All, an accessible blocks-based programming environment (BBPE) for iPad designed to enable children with visual impairments to learn programming through touchscreen interaction with screen reade…
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User Perspectives on Robotics for Post-stroke Hand Rehabilitation
This student research abstract presents a preliminary qualitative study investigating user perceptions of an exoskeleton robotic device designed for post-stroke hand rehabilitation. Impaired hand motor function is one of the most significant disabili…
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GoDonnie: A Robot Programming Language to Improve Orientation and Mobility Skills in People Who are Visually Impaired
This demonstration paper presents GoDonnie, a text-based programming language designed to help people who are visually impaired (PVI) develop both computational thinking and orientation and mobility (O&M) skills simultaneously. GoDonnie is based on L…