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Apple’s upcoming accessibility features include a seamless braille note taker and helpful magnifier app
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Apple’s Magnifier app for Mac Technology giant Apple has announced new and powerful accessibility features coming later this year, which are designed to make Apple products easier to use and more inclusive for people. Headline features include providing detailed information about accessibility features within games and apps, a magnifier app for people with sight…
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Report estimates £6.4bn is needed to meet demand and improve access to care in 2028/29
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The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has responded to new analysis from the Health Foundation that estimates that an additional £3.4 billion a year would be needed by 2028/29 to avoid adult social care services from declining. Ahead of the UK Government’s forthcoming Spending Review, the Health Foundation says that this is…
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Upcoming webinars will focus on the latest developments and standards in assistive products
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ISO Capacity Building is holding a series of upcoming webinars focused on the latest developments and standards in assistive products, as outlined by the standard ISO/TC 173. The webinars are designed to provide valuable insights and updates for professionals, stakeholders, and anyone interested in the field of assistive technology. The sessions will take place…
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Seven inspiring projects receive £25k each of life-changing assistive tech
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Lifelites 25 winner – Rainbow Hub Lifelites has announced the seven winning projects which will each receive £25,000 worth of transformative assistive technology to mark the charity’s 25th anniversary. The Lifelites 25 Community Programme was launched to extend the charity’s impact to organisations that have never previously worked with them. Lifelites provides assistive and sensory technology…
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Hospital charity donates transformative rehab equipment to help patients regain mobility after a stroke
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn (QEHKL) Charity has donated £23,000 worth of assistive technology equipment that will help patients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust with their stroke rehabilitation. LiteGait is an assistive device that safely harnesses those with mobility issues allowing them to walk independently on a treadmill.…
Where AI Meets Inclusion
Welcome to Assistive AI Lab Where AI Meets Inclusion
At Assistive AI Lab, we are dedicated to developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to enhance accessibility and empower individuals with diverse needs. Our interdisciplinary team passionately pursues innovative research and practical solutions, bridging the gap between advanced AI techniques and inclusive, real-world applications.
Our mission is to ensure that artificial intelligence benefits everyone, particularly those traditionally underserved by technology. By focusing on accessibility, usability, and human-centered design, our lab creates transformative tools and systems that facilitate greater independence, inclusion, and quality of life.
We specialize in:
- Assistive Technology Development: Creating intelligent solutions that improve daily living, communication, and mobility.
- Inclusive AI Systems: Ensuring AI applications are designed to be universally accessible and beneficial.
- Human-Centered Innovation: Collaborating closely with users and communities to develop meaningful, impactful technologies.
Join us in shaping a future where artificial intelligence genuinely meets the needs of all individuals, fostering a society that is truly inclusive and accessible.
