Towards usability evaluation of multimodal assistive technologies using RGB-D sensors

Abstract

To date there are many solutions in the field of assistive technologies addressing different kinds of disabilities. Each solution has opted for very specific (and incompatible) hardware and software technologies. Recently, new devices initially destined to electronic entertainment are appearing. They have joined in a single sensor various types of technologies typical for assistance. In this paper, we show and evaluate how RGB-D sensors are capable of replacing traditional heterogeneous technologies and a single device covers several products in the field of multimodal human-computer interaction and assistive technologies. Furthermore, a prototype of a software equivalent to a traditional assistive technology product is shown. © 2013 Springer-Verlag.