Author(s): Fernandes, Joana ; Machado, José Manuel ; Duarte, Júlio Miguel Marques ; Peixoto, Hugo
Date: 2024
Persistent ID: https://hdl.handle.net/1822/95166
Origin: RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
Subject(s): Assistive mobile technology; Be My Eyes; iAccess Life; Mobile applications; Mobility impairments; TapTapSee; Visual impairments; Wheelmap
This article provides an in-depth review of mobile applications designed to assist individuals with visual and mobility impairments, highlighting how technological advancements enhance independence and quality of life. It examines four key applications: Be My Eyes, which connects visually impaired users with volunteers and integrates AI for real-time visual assistance; TapTapSee, which uses image recognition to provide verbal descriptions of objects; Wheelmap, a crowdsourced platform for locating wheelchair-accessible places; and iAccess Life, which allows users to rate and review the accessibility of public spaces. The review highlights the overall impact of these innovations and acknowledges the potential for further development and improvement.
