A5074353499- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Smart Cities and Technologies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Augmented Reality Applications
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
University College London
2016-2024
London Centre for Nanotechnology
2019-2024
UK Research and Innovation
2022
Laboratoire d'Informatique de Paris-Nord
2020
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
2016
University of Roehampton
2013
To counter the many disadvantages of prolonged wheelchair use, patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are beginning to turn towards robotic exoskeletons. However, we currently unaware magnitude and distribution forces acting between user exoskeleton. This is a critical issue, as SCI have an increased susceptibility skin lesions pressure ulcer development. Therefore, developed real-time force measuring apparatus, which was placed at physical human-robot interface (pHRI) lower limb...
Purpose This paper explores the accessibility barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals regarding use of Extended Reality (XR) technologies and difficulties developers in creating inclusive XR experiences. Design/methodology/approach The authors carried out a survey with participants, series semi-structured interviews adults developers. Findings Neurodivergent experience sensory overload when using technologies; these negative experiences are exacerbated excessive multisensory...
Background: The impact of upper limb absence on people's lived experiences is understudied, particularly in African countries, with implications for policy and service design. Objectives: objective this study was to explore the people (PWULA) living Uganda. Method: Informed by preliminary work, we designed a qualitative employing semi-structured interviews understand experience Seventeen adults were individually interviewed their analysed utilising thematic analysis. Results: Seven themes...
Spinal cord injury (SCI) typically manifests with a loss of sensorimotor control the lower limbs. In order to overcome some disadvantages chronic wheelchair use by such patients, robotic exoskeletons are an emerging technology that has potential transform lives patients. However, there number points contact between robot and user, which lead interaction forces. recent study, authors have shown peak forces particularly prominent at anterior aspect right leg. This study uses similar...
Power assist devices help manual wheelchair users to propel their thus increasing independence and reducing the risk of upper limb injuries due excessive use. These benefits can be invaluable for people that already have joint pain reduced muscular strength. However, it is not clear if way assistance provided by such what need expect. 12 were interviewed understand: situations in which they find difficult wheelchairs; considered paramount power assistance; experience or knowledge devices;...
For over two centuries, the wheelchair has been one of most common assistive devices for individuals with locomotor impairments without many modifications. Wheelchair control is a complex motor task that increases both physical and cognitive workload. New interfaces, including Power Assisted devices, can further augment users by reducing required effort, however little known on mental effort implications. In this study, we adopted neuroergonomic approach utilizing mobile wireless functional...
80% of people with disabilities worldwide live in low resourced settings, rural areas, informal settlements and multidimensional poverty. ICT4D leverages technological innovations to deliver programs for international development. But very few do so a focus on involving resource settings. Also, most studies largely publishing the results research positive stories not learnings recommendations regarding processes. In short, researchers rarely examine what was challenging process...
Approximately 15% of the world's population has a disability and 80% live in low resource-settings, often situations severe social isolation. Technology is inaccessible or inappropriately designed, hence unable to fully respond needs people with disabilities living resource settings. Also lack awareness technology contributes limited access. This workshop will be call arms for researchers HCI engage resourced settings understand their design that both accessible culturally appropriate. We...
fractures occur more commonly in the thoracic than lumbar spine. Physical activity complemented with pharmacological interventions has been advocated as a preventive measure for osteoporosis. However, walking shown to produce only small improvement spinal bone mineral density. The characteristics of vibration transmission during at and spines may be different, this help explain relative incidence two spine regions. determine how mechanical is transmitted older adults without 16 young healthy...
The implementation of lighter and smaller power sources requires the estimation demand under different driving conditions, which are not available for portable assistive technology such as electric or wheelchairs. Power estimated through cycles is a common methodology in automotive industry critical sizing sources. This study determines simulated standard outdoor conditions adapting microtrip methodology. consumption distance travelled were calculated five tasks (longitudinal slopes, cross...
Bespoke force sensors made with active polymer composites are inexpensive, thin and flexible, hence popular in wearable electronics, however their wider application is limited due to the lack of literature studying voltage response related errors. We present characterization bespoke an composite, silver coated fabric, stainless steel thread, epoxy. Characterization effects static dynamic loading was completed a mechanical testing machine. Static tests consisted unloading at 0.01, 0.1, 0.5 1...
Autism research is primarily targeted toward children and at normalizing autistic traits. We conducted a literature review of computing on adult autism, focusing identifying priorities set by adults their allies, determining participation levels, how autism conceptualized, the types technologies designed purposes. found: 1) that in neither representative older non-binary nor living outside USA Europe; 2) lack geared towards 3) views as medical deficit builds design solutions follow this...
Manual wheelchair users experience numerous invisible barriers while navigating cities, often reporting how stressful journeys are. This stress affects a user's quality of life. To alleviate such psychological burden, we propose novel intervention strategy with respiratory biofeedback interface which is designed to help feel relaxed in urban navigation. We conducted study real-world setting explore its potential provide real-time support. From qualitative and quantitative analysis, report on...