Robotic assistants for universal access

Keates, Simeon; Kyberd, Peter J.

Abstract

Much research is now focusing on how technology is moving away from the traditional computer to a range of smart devices in smart environments, the so-called Internet of Things. With this increase in computing power and decrease in form factor, we are approaching the possibility of a new generation of robotic assistants able to perform a range of tasks and activities to support all kinds of users. However, history shows that unless care is taken early in the design process, the users who may stand to benefit the most from such assistance may inadvertently be excluded from it. This paper examines some of those historical missteps and examines possible ways forward to ensure that the next generation robots support the principles of universal access.

Citation

Keates, S., & Kyberd, P. J. (2017, July). Robotic assistants for universal access. Presented at HCI International 2017, Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, Canada

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: HCI International 2017
• Start Date: Jul 9, 2017
• End Date: Jul 14, 2017
• Acceptance Date: May 17, 2017
• Publication Date: May 17, 2017
• Deposit Date: Jan 29, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 29, 2019
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 527-538
• Series Title: Lecture Notes in Computer Science
• Series Number: 10279
• Series ISSN: 0302-9743
• Book Title: UAHCI 2017: Universal Access in Human?Computer Interaction. Human and Technological Environments
• ISBN: 9783319586991
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58700-4_43
• Keywords: Robotic assistants; HCI; Inclusive design; Universal access; Assistive technology
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1497227
• Contract Date: Jan 29, 2019