Assistive technologies have allowed people with disabilities to perform daily tasks with
greater independence and autonomy, especially for visually impaired people. Using smart …

The development of solutions known as" smart homes" has been explored to provide
accessible resources to aid in the daily lives of disabled people. In particular, the growth in …

The global trend towards population ageing has been observed and the concept of Ageing-
in-Place has increasingly targeted the improvement of quality of life and well-being to elderly …

Independence is essential for everyone and crucial for people with disabilities. Being able to
perform the activities of daily living as autonomously as possible is an important step …

This paper investigates the relationship between disability and new technologies,
specifically home automation, evidencing how the application of new technologies can …

This article presents a study concerning the evaluation of a smart home control system for
elderly people with a sample of 10 users in a city in the interior of Brazil. The control system …

Abstract The Internet of Things approaches applied in the context of home automation have
been an important promise to improve the lives of users with visual impairments. However …

Accessibility and autonomy are fundamental needs for people with visual impairments
wishing to enjoy their rights as citizens and to access buildings, premises, and other …

In view of the important role watching technologies play in the lives of people with visual
disability (PVDs), this paper is intended to review the use of desktop, web and cell phone …

Rapid adoption rates of smart speakers and home automation and control devices, and
predicted strong future growth requires ongoing research to understand and anticipate the …