Scrap quality directly affects energy use, emissions, and safety in steelmaking. Today, the share of non-metallic inclusions (contamination) is judged visually by inspectors - an approach that is subjective and hazardous due to dust and moving machin...
Feb 19, 2026 · A new soft robotic arm can safely operate close to the human body without causing discomfort or injury. The AI control system is well-suited for assistive scenarios like showering, where …
Voice conversion has emerged as a pivotal technology in numerous applications ranging from assistive communication to entertainment. In this paper, we present RT-VC, a zero-shot real-time voice conversion system that delivers ultra-low latency and hi...
A persistent challenge in accessible computing is ensuring developers produce web UI code that supports assistive technologies. Despite numerous specialized accessibility tools, novice developers often remain unaware of them, leading to ~96% of web p...
Robotic sensorimotor extensions (supernumerary limbs, prosthesis, handheld tools) are worn devices used to interact with the nearby environment, whether to assist the capabilities of impaired users or to enhance the dexterity of industrial operators....
Robot haircare systems could provide a controlled and personalized environment that is respectful of an individual's sensitivities and may offer a comfortable experience. We argue that because of hair and hairstyles' often unique importance in defini...
Operating home appliances, among the most common tools in every household, is a critical capability for assistive home robots. This paper presents ApBot, a robot system that operates novel household appliances by "reading" their user manuals. ApBot f...
Supporting practices around self-care is crucial for enabling older adults to continue living in their own homes and ageing in place. While existing assistive technology and research concerning self-care practices have been centered on a medicalized...
Future human action forecasting from partial observations of activities is an important problem in many practical applications such as assistive robotics, video surveillance and security. We present a method to forecast actions for the unseen future...
One day remains to join the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference community. Attendee registration closes tomorrow, March 3, at 3:00 PM PT. There will be no on-site registration. Join...
One day remains to join the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference community. Attendee registration closes tomorrow, March 3, at 3:00 PM PT. There will be no on-site registration. Join...
One day remains to join the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference community. Attendee registration closes tomorrow, March 3, at 3:00 PM PT. There will be no on-site registration. Join...
Tobii Dynavox is a global, full-service provider of groundbreaking communication solutions for people with disabilities. Our solutions are purpose-built for AAC (augmentative and alternative …