Adaptive Technology Programs Turn to Robotics and IoT to Help People Who Have Disabilities
Smart technologies, such as robotic telepresence and the Internet of Things (IoT), are capturing the attention of adaptive technology programs in state and local governments, as well as educational institutions, according to experts.
State and local governments, as well as educational institutions, are trying to address a number of disabilities, including citizens who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, have speech impairments, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, are blind or have low vision.
Augmentative communication devices are among the top three categories for adaptive technology, said Susy Woods, public policy and education liaison for Illinois’ Assistive Technology Program. Illinois is also an agency member of ATAP.