MakeNodes
Opening connected-IoT making to people with intellectual disability
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21643003 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Diego Morra (0000-0001-7275-6219, Politecnico di Milano, corresponding author), Giacomo Caslini (0000-0002-7554-5094, Politecnico di Milano), Marco Mores (0000-0002-3046-1145), Franca Garzotto (0000-0003-4905-7166, Politecnico di Milano), Maristella Matera (0000-0003-0552-8624, Politecnico di Milano) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 190 |
| Pages | 103325 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1071-5819 • E-ISSN: 1095-9300 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103325 |
| OpenAlex | W4400146612 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 31 |
Recent developments in accessible electronic-making toolkits have opened up avenues for individuals with intellectual disabilities(ID) to actively participate in creating their own smart objects based on the Internet of Things (IoT) technology. These toolkits present a novel opportunity to foster the inclusion of this often-under-considered community in the development of personalized solutions that can impact their autonomy and well-being. However, understanding IoT encompasses comprehending the inter-object connection paradigm at the core of this technology, an aspect that is not adequately covered by the existing accessible toolkits. To fill this gap, this paper illustrates the design and evaluation of MakeNodes, a tangible toolkit to involve people with ID in making smart-thing networks in a guided, collaborative, and engaging way. The toolkit comprises a series of input and output nodes that can be paired to make any object or surface smart. The paper illustrates how MakeNodes empowers people with ID through IoT-making activities that promote collaborative work to address personal needs. Key findings are discussed in the form of lessons learned concerning the importance of physical and visual elements, hands-on exploration, and interaction robustness in improving the accessibility of IoT-making toolkits for people with ID
Autonomy · Computer security · Home automation · Human–computer interaction · Internet of Things · Internet privacy · Smart objects · Telecommunications · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development · Innovative Human-Technology Interaction · Interactive and Immersive Displays · Artificial Intelligence
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