Considering that cortical plasticity is maximal in the child, why are the majority of
technological devices available for visually impaired users meant for adults and not for …

Finger augmentation devices, those that are worn and operated by fingers, are a rapidly
growing field in the human--computer interaction domain. This field is rooted in ancient …

With the increasing popularity of mainstream wearable devices, it is critical to assess the
accessibility implications of such technologies. For people with visual impairments, who do …

Precisely guiding a blind person's hand can be useful for a range of applications from
tracing printed text to learning and understanding shapes and gestures. In this paper, we …

In this paper, we discuss application possibilities of augmented reality technologies in the
field of mobility support for the deaf blind. We propose the navigation system called virtual …

In this review, the development of communication systems and devices that convey
language tactually is examined, first from an historical perspective focusing on the …

Virtual reality technology enables people to become immersed in a computer-simulated and
three-dimensional environment. In this chapter, we investigate the effects of the virtual reality …

This chapter explores the potential of immersive technologies, including adaptive extended
reality, avatars, digital twins, and wearable devices, in transforming the visitor experience …

In this paper, we propose a new haptic-assisted virtual cane system operated by a simple
finger pointing gesture. The system is developed by two stages: development of visual …

Smart rings are an emerging wearable technology particularly suitable for discrete
notifications based on haptic cues. Previous work mostly focused on tactile actuators that …