Detecting physical abilities through smartphone sensors: an assistive technology application.
It is important to promote assistive technologies to improve quality of life. The proposed SmartAbility Android Application recommends assistive technologies for people with reduced physical abilities, by focussing on actions that can be performed independently. The SmartAbility Application uses And...
| Publicado en: | Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 17; no. 8; pp. 974 - 986 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Nov2022
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