Simulation to predict performance of assistive interfaces

Computers offer valuable assistance to people with physical disabilities. However designing human-computer interfaces for these users is complicated. The range of abilities is more diverse than for able-bodied users, which makes analytical modelling harder. Practical user trials are also difficult and time consuming. We have developed a simulator to help with the evaluation of assistive interfaces. It can predict the likely interaction patterns when undertaking a task using a variety of input devices, and estimate the time to complete the task in the presence of different disabilities and for different levels of skill. Categories and Subject Descriptors D.2.2 [Software Engineering]: Design Tools and Techniques

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: ASSETS
• Authors: Pradipta Biswas, Peter Robinson
• Keywords: Analytical Modelling Harder, ASSETS 2007, Assistive Interfaces, Emerging Technology, Human-computer Interfaces