Abstract Localization is one of the crucial issues in assistive technology for visually impaired people. In this paper, we propose a novel hierarchical visual localization pipeline based on wearable navigation device The proposed involves deep descriptor network, 2D-3D geometric verification and online sequence matching. Images different modalities (RGB, Infrared Depth) are fed into Dual Desc n...

Abstract Route planning (RP) enables individuals to navigate in unfamiliar environments. Current RP methodologies generate routes that optimize criteria relevant the traveling distance or time, whereas most of them do not consider personal preferences needs. Also, current smart wearable assistive navigation systems offer limited support with disabilities by providing obstacle avoidance instruct...

In this paper, we describe usability tests to evaluate a gestural joystick as a new input device. The usability of a device addresses five main issues: learnability, efficiency, memorability, errors, and satisfaction. These different measures of usability are used in an attempt to compare the gestural joystick, called ”wearable joystick”, with four different input devices. This paper reviews th...

[Purpose] This study examined low back pain patients' decrease in pain and improvement in functionality after performance of a lumbar stabilization exercise using an oral assistive device, which can replace a lumbar assistive device. [Subjects and Methods] The experimental group (n=12) conducted a stabilization exercise using an oral assistive device after conventional physical therapy. The con...

Recent studies have focused on facilitating perception and outdoor navigation for people with blindness or some form of vision loss. However, a significant portion these is centered around treatment rehabilitation, leaving immediate needs, such as interaction the surrounding objects recognizing colors fine patterns without tactile feedback. This study targets needs delivers straightforward comm...

Countless projects are being developed around the world to improve the experience of the public in cultural spaces. Institutions are interrogating themselves on how to embrace the current shift towards a more digitised approach, and how to appropriately reflect it in their offer to the public. The scenario becomes even more interesting when discovering how disciplines such as Technology Enhance...

Providing elderly and people with special needs, including those suffering from physical disabilities and chronic diseases, with the possibility of retaining their independence at best is one of the most important challenges our society is expected to face. Assistance models based on the home care paradigm are being adopted rapidly in almost all industrialized and emerging countries. Such parad...

UNLABELLED The literature relevant to the treatment of Whiplash-Associated Disorders (WAD) is extensive and heterogeneous. METHODS A Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach was used to engage a chiropractic community of practice and stakeholders in a systematic review to address a general question: 'Does chiropractic management of WAD clients have an effect on improving health status?' A...