Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace all assistive devices? What will rehabilitation for visual impairment look like in 20 years?
27. May
10:45 – 11:45
ID: F031002
de
Contents / Description
The disadvantages of a sensory impairment are usually compensated for by using other senses. In the case of visual impairment, the mechanisms used for image and text recognition range from magnification and contrast enhancement to verbal description. Orientation in unfamiliar surroundings is ensured by outdoor navigation programs in combination with in-house mobility aids designed to complement the architecture. Long canes and guide dogs complement safe micro-navigation. Currently, basic aids such as magnifying glasses, telescopic magnifying systems, long canes, and tactile systems help to compensate for disadvantages. AI-supported devices with voice output, digital navigation, description, and micronavigation are increasingly finding their way into use by those affected. This is accompanied by a standardization of systems based on energy supply, digital infrastructure, and contractual dependencies. This combination replaces basic devices and techniques with highly complex dependencies that offer great individual added value in terms of participation. Ultimately, the promise of complete individual mobility and personal assistance seems within reach. How do stakeholders in visual rehabilitation position themselves in this context? What direction is the design, new development, and planning of assistive devices taking? What strategies will those affected pursue in the future? What needs to be learned and taught? Will we still need things like assistive device manufacturers, rehabilitation teachers, vocational training centers, and Sight City in 20 years? The presentation addresses the strategic questions arising from current developments. Will old dependencies give way to new ones? How can resilient technologies be established that combine functionalities worth preserving with new technologies?
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Norbert Schrage Cologne City Hospitals, Merheim Eye Clinic
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VA-Nr.: F031002
Datum: 27.05.26
Start: 10:45 – 11:45
Zoom-ID: 848 4500 2711
Kenncode: 446238
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