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Showing posts with label orthopedic impairment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label orthopedic impairment. Show all posts

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Moov Fidget chair: Implications for wheel chair / hover chair integration


An innovative chair that harnesses energy produced from your movements to power your gear.

The Moov chair, a prototype, converts your movements into electricity by way of 288 piezoelectric crystals located under the seat cushion Piezoelectricity is an electric charge that accumulates in certain solid materials, in this case crystals, in response to pressure." article by Bonnie Burton @bonniegrrl 
Full CNet article: http://www.cnet.com/news/fidget-in-the-moov-chair-to-charge-your-gadgets/


Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Eye Tracking: Increased access for some, privacy considerations for all.



An affordable eye tracking system has big implications for people with disabilities.  However, it does exemplify one of the biggest dilemmas this generation faces, 'how much privacy am I willing to sacrifice for the sake of convenience or access?'  Eye tracking and preference data will be collected, stored, and analyzed by apps.  On the other hand, a whole new world of expression, communication, and access is being opened up as eye tracking technology improves and becomes more affordable.  If you have thoughts, questions, or concerns about this topic please comment below.  And please send any links to draft legislation regarding online privacy and data collection.
Pete Carpenter (MOT, OTR/L)

See also: https://www.youtube.com/embed/P8a46q6u8_s