Assistive Technology - AI Based Solutions
Assistive Technology (AT) refers to any device, system or design used by an individual to perform daily living tasks that might otherwise be difficult. Starting from simple household items like a jar opener or a toothpaste tube compresser to the more complex items like pressure care mattress that helps prevent pressure sores. FOr elderlies or persons with disabilities Activities of Daily Living (ADL) like toileting, mobility, eating, bathing etc. become difficult to perform independently without any assistance. Here's where Assistive Technology comes to the rescue.
AT helps by providing enhancements to or changing methods of interaction to fulfill the task. Some common known examples are the hearing aids, wheelchair, screen readers etc. The market today hosts assistive devices built using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including real-time speech-to-text transcription and visual recognition tools.
AT devices might include -
low-tech AT: eg. the communication boards made of cardboard or fuzzy felt.
high-tech AT: special-purpose computers serving specific operations.
hardware AT: prosthetics, mounting systems, and positioning devices.
computer hardware AT: special switches, keyboards, and pointing devices.
computer software AT: screen readers and communication programs.
specialized learning materials and curriculum aids.
specialized curricular software.
MegaSoftwares,
Delhi's software development company, offers AI based assistive technology softwares to various industries helping them enhance and spread the assistance they already provide to the society.
Read more about AT in the subsequent posts.
Where Is Adaptive Technology Useful.