Northeastern
student project looks at ways to help people with memory challenges
identify people they know. This type of programming using Google Glass has many
broad applications and the potential for meeting unique individual memory
needs. The article makes some wonderful points about having instructions
immediately available, names of people etc. The increased dignity and independence
this offers has the potential to open opportunities for individuals who would
most likely need immediate support by another person to maintain employment, participate
in recreational activities as well as general safety within the community and
home. Enabling engineers work on
many projects of this nature. We have had the pleasure of working with them in
our school. Looking at ways to use current technology in new ways and making
low cost effective assistive technology which can support a variety of needs.
It comes down to the ability to have access, independence and freedom. As we continue
to innovate, it is very exciting to think about what may be possible when we
think outside of the box.
