Use of Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Assist Individuals with Physical Disabilities.

Annu Rev Biomed Eng

Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; email:

Published: July 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Assistive technologies (AT) enhance the independence and productivity of people with disabilities in daily activities, education, and employment by providing access to necessary services.
  • - The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to innovative AT solutions like mind-controlled exoskeletons, bionic limbs, and smart home assistants, improving lives significantly.
  • - The article reviews AI methods such as brain-computer interfaces and natural language processing, while also discussing existing challenges and future prospects for AI in assistive tech.

Article Abstract

Assistive technologies (AT) enable people with disabilities to perform activities of daily living more independently, have greater access to community and healthcare services, and be more productive performing educational and/or employment tasks. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with various agents, including electronics, robotics, and software, has revolutionized AT, resulting in groundbreaking technologies such as mind-controlled exoskeletons, bionic limbs, intelligent wheelchairs, and smart home assistants. This article provides a review of various AI techniques that have helped those with physical disabilities, including brain-computer interfaces, computer vision, natural language processing, and human-computer interaction. The current challenges and future directions for AI-powered advanced technologies are also addressed.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-bioeng-082222-012531DOI Listing

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