Investigating the Accessibility of Voice Assistants With Impaired Users: Mixed Methods Study

• Main Authors: Masina, Fabio (Author), Orso, Valeria (Author), Pluchino, Patrik (Author), Dainese, Giulia (Author), Volpato, Stefania (Author), Nelini, Cristian (Author), Mapelli, Daniela (Author), Spagnolli, Anna (Author), Gamberini, Luciano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundVoice assistants allow users to control appliances and functions of a smart home by simply uttering a few words. Such systems hold the potential to significantly help users with motor and cognitive disabilities who currently depend on their caregiver even for basic needs (eg, opening a doo...