Kompetenznetzwerk Informationstechnologie zur Förderung der Integration von Menschen mit Behinderungen
The aim of the KI-I is to improve life situations of people with disabilities and aged people by using ICT. The KI-I can be seen as a turntable and innovation stock exchange in this area. The KI-I builds a bridge between fundamental research, application and teaching. It offers institutions and companies support in executing projects in the area of ICT to support the social and professional integration of people with disabilities. The KI-I is involved in and coordinator of different research projects on regional, national and European level. The network structure of KI-I ensures access to a wide range of knowledge, know how and expertise. KI-I is an independent institution that was funded in 2003. It‘s personnel has long-time experience in technology for people with disabilities, furthermore KI-I employs also researchers with disabilities.
Contribution to the AsTeRICS Project:
- Coordination of the AsTeRICS project
- User needs analysis
- Accessible Human Computer Interface design
- Contribution to design and implementation of user interface prototypes
- Research and development of AT solutions for mobility and manipulation
- Environmental control and Smart Environments
- Dissemination on scientific conferences and in relevant journals
Role in the AsTeRICS Project:
The KI-I is the coordinating institution of the project (and therefore leads WP8 "Management"). The KI-I will provide necessary knowledge in user centred design, accessible software engineering, Assistive Technology solutions for mobility and manipulation, smart environments research and environmental control. Furthermore KI-I will lead the Integration Work package (WP5).
