Vision for Assistive Technologies
Authors:
Edwige Pissaloux, Andrea Carbone, Christoph Veigl, Christoph Weiss
Abstract:
Computer Vision is a promising technology for new Assistive Technology (AT) solutions, because vision based tracking of body features enables computer usage, interaction with the environment and new skills acquisition by people with severe impairments by a non-invasive technique. In recent years, the cost of computer vision processing has constantly increased, while the cost of the hardware has constantly and significantly decreased. These phenomena lead to new programming paradigms design which results in end-user specific needs adaptable and scalable system development. This paper proposes an overview of the existing vision technologies for upper limb motor impaired and outline AsTeRICS current vision technology developments.