User centered inclusive design for assistive technology

Abstract

An user-centered inclusive design approach has been presented for the design and development of assistive technology for the disable and aged with an emphasis on the visually impaired. The paper further elucidates, with the help of an exemplary prototype, the application through modification of existing home appliances particularly the refrigerator prevalently by adding relevant features based on user feedback with dynamically analyzed and cost effective electro-mechanical mechanisms. � 2016 IEEE.