IITAGNE is starting a focus group “Assistive Technologies” which will identify, research, evaluate and recommend Assistive Technologies, and/or find research partners in India or US to develop new products or enhance the capabilities of existing technologies. Currently, we are planning to focus Assistive Technologies for visually impaired individuals and work with partner Vision-Aid. However, the scope of this group is not limited to vision impaired only but is open to assist other disabilities as needed or requested by other organizations /members of this group.
We are seeking individuals who are willing to help community in India or US for this noble cause. The main objectives of this group will be:
- Identify the technologies and products which are going to assist in learning, improving quality of life and function capabilities of persons with disabilities. Assistive Technologies are not limited to just hardware gadgets but will include software; such application of Artificial Intelligence.
- Identify the vendors or manufacturers and talk to them for a feasibility of piloting.
- Identify or develop some new concepts / products and help in finding partners in India or US to develop those. These concepts and products will be conceptualized after discussing /meeting with affected individuals with disabilities and their needs.
The group plans to meet once a quarter in person and may be monthly or bi-monthly on phone depending upon availability of members to plan for the agenda and act up on it.
If you are interested, please email your names and contact info to Ravi Rastogi <rsrastogi@gmail.com> and / or Roopesh Mathur <roopeshmathur1972@gmail.com>
