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Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • Rehabilitation Engineering

Background:

  • Computer accessibility remains a significant challenge for individuals with disabilities.
  • Employment is crucial for the quality of life of disabled individuals.
  • Existing human-computer interaction (HCI) methods often require fine motor skills, posing barriers to computer use for some disabled persons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel HCI system enabling computer operation for individuals unable to use standard input devices.
  • To facilitate the resumption of professional activities (employment) for disabled persons.
  • To explore non-standard applications of motion-sensing technology for accessibility.

Main Methods:

  • The study utilized Microsoft's Kinect motion controller to recognize hand movements, replacing traditional mouse functions.
  • A custom software system was developed in conjunction with the Kinect device.
  • The new HCI system underwent testing using subjective evaluations and objective metrics per ISO 9241-411:2012 standards.

Main Results:

  • The developed HCI system demonstrated user acceptance through standard evaluations.
  • Objective testing indicated the system is a viable, albeit slightly slower, alternative to a computer mouse.
  • The system successfully enabled a specific disabled individual to return to work.

Conclusions:

  • The novel HCI system successfully enabled a disabled individual to resume employment.
  • The project validated the Kinect device's potential for effective, non-standard accessibility applications.
  • The findings highlight the importance of tailored HCI solutions for enhancing the quality of life and professional opportunities for disabled individuals.