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THE IMPACT OF NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY TRENDS FOR
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Maria Kelley, OTR/L, ATP
Gaby de Jongh, ATACP
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify emerging technologies that assist with accessing a computer using gestures/motion/expressions.
Identify mobile applications that assist with daily living.
Identify emerging technologies that assist with environmental control.
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Provide Assistive Technology resources and expertise to all Washington residence with disabilities to aid in making decisions and obtaining the technology and related services needed for employment, education and independent living
Each state has a federally funded and mandated AT program that provides comprehensive statewide services:
http://www.ataporg.org/states.html
University of Washington Center for Technology and Disability Studies (UWCTDS) is the lead agency for WATAP
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INTRO TO THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF TECHNOLOGY
According to an article from CBC News, the population of individuals with disabilities is the fastest-growing minority in the world
The WHO is currently contributing to advancing research in the areas of assistive and medical devices needs and preferences, social innovations in models of care, and medication adherence innovations
Apple, Amazon, Google and others have discovered what’s good for someone with a disability is good for everyone else, too
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THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF TECHNOLOGY
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TECHNOLOGY CAN BE A POWERFUL TOOL
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WEARABLE ELECTRONICS
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KINETIC ENERGY-HARVESTING SHOES
University of Wisconsin-Madison Still in development
“harvest” kinetic energy generated when walking or running
Energy used to power mobile devices
http://newatlas.com/energy-harvesting-shoes/41796/
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VERSATILE EXTRA-SENSORY TRANSDUCER “V.E.S.T.”
Concept of sensory substitution for hearing loss
Vest worn under a shirt
External sound travels thru cell phone; sounds to touch mapping; vibration output to the body; brain learns to interpret the data
http://ideas.ted.com/how-to-hear
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SKINTRACK
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/601405/
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PIXIE
https://www.getpixie.com/
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REEMO
http://www.getreemo.com/
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ZENTA
Uses biometric sensing technology and machine learning algorithms to decode cues from the body, mind and digital life
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/zenta
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MOBILITY
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RESPONSIVE STREET FURNITURE
http://www.rossatkin.com/wp/?portfolio=responsive-street-furniture
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THE ISOWALK SMARTCANE: CLINICAL VISIBILITY FOR GAIT
Measured outcomes from medical procedures and events
Quantified and qualified rehabilitation progress
Intelligent recovery timelines and forecasts
Compliance recording and regimen coaching
Remote patient monitoring with activity archives
Fall prediction and risk alerts for caregivers and SNF
Active, personalized walking assistance for end users
Simplified data capture and submission for physicians
http://isowalk.com/
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SMARTDRIVE MX2
http://www.max-mobility.com/smartdrive/#mx2
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EKSO BIONICS
http://eksobionics.com/
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WHILL WHEELCHAIR
http://whill.us/
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ROBOTICS
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KINOVA ASSISTIVE ROBOTICS
http://www.kinovarobotics.com/
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BESTIC AB SELF FEEDING SYSTEM
http://www.besticinc.com/
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BUDGEE
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/budgee
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APPS
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AVA APP
http://www.ava.me/
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SMYLE MOUSE
https://smylemouse.com/
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GOOGLE VOICE ACCESS IN BETA
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/
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DEVICES AND HARDWARE
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BEACON TECHNOLOGY
http://estimote.com/
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TAP WEARABLE KEYBOARD
http://www.tapwithus.com/
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TALKITT
http://www.talkitt.com/
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MOTION SAVVY UNI
http://www.motionsavvy.com/
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LIVE-TIME CLOSED CAPTIONING SYSTEM
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ltccs
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KNOCKI
https://www.knocki.com/
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REALSENSE CONTROL
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en
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AMAZON ECHO, TAP, DOT
Digital Assistant
Hands-free speaker you control with your voice
Echo connects to the Alexa Voice Service to provide information, music or services
Audibly answers your questions
Able to play thousands of songs
Reads audio books
Makes lists or sets timers
Activates Smart Home Devices
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ECHO FOR SMART HOMES
Echo currently works directly with:
Phillips Hue, Samsung SmartThings, WeMo, Wink, and Insteon
Some devices will require a HUB
Interface between Echo and device
IFTTT (IF This – Then That) https://ifttt.com
Website creates set of commands instructing Echo to complete a task “Alexa trigger find my phone”
http://www.amazon.com/b?node=13575751011
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HERO MED DISPENSER
Holds up to 10 meds
Releases meds on a set schedule
Monitors which pills dispensed, what time and how many
App allows family/caregiver to
receive notifications that meds medication were not taken
$500
www.herohealth.com
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PILLDRILL
https://www.pilldrill.com/
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MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
https://www.pillsandbeyond.com/
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LUNA LIGHTS
Works with pressure pad on the bed triggers light
Monitoring system tracks duration of time out of bed and frequency of trips out of bed
Automatic alerts sent to family/caregiver if time out of bed is too long
Patent pending
Costs $150 installation fee that includes a sensor and three lights, and a $30 monthly fee for data analysis.
www.lunalights.org
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AT FOR SLEEP
Samsung SleepSense $200
Placed under mattress
Data on heart and breathing rate
Hours slept and how often user woke up
Via Bluetooth it can turn off TV and dim lights, adjust room temperature
Companion App (iOS and Andriod)
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AWS IOT BUTTON
https://aws.amazon.com/iot/button/
An easy way to get started with the Internet of Things, based on the Amazon Dash button hardware, the AWS IoT button is a developer kit that can be programmed to control internet-connected devices and services.
Use the button to count items, track usage, initiate a call, send alerts or start and stop a process.
Code in the cloud to configure your button's single, double, and long clicks.
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LIVING ROOM AS WIRELESS CHARGING STATION
Researchers from Univ of WA and Duke
Focus on how flat-screen technology could be used as wireless power system to charge devices in a room
https://news.cs.washington.edu/2016/10/24/
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USING WI-FI SIGNALS
Gesture recognition thru use of wi-fi signals
Adapted router and wireless devices in the home users can control electronics; appliances
The technology can identify nine different whole-body gestures,
ranging from pushing, pulling and punching to full-body bowling
http://phys.org/news/2013-06-wi-fi-enable-gesture-recognition-entire.html
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QUESTIONS
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CONTACT US
Washington Assistive Technology Act Program
(800) 214-8731 Toll-Free Hotline
(206) 616-1396 TTY
(206) 543-4779 Fax
http://watap.org/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @watapwa
Facebook: @wa.assistivetech
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