15. Assistive Technology and Innovation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is assistive technology?

   Hint

   Think about devices that help in daily activities.

2. 2.

   Name one example of assistive technology.

   Hint

   Think about how visually impaired individuals access information.

3. 3.

   What is an example of assistive technology?

   • Braille
   • Wheelchair
   • Voice-activated control
   • All of the above

   Hint

   Consider devices that support various functional abilities.

4. 4.

   True or False: Smart cities incorporate technologies to improve accessibility for all.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the goal of urban planning.

5. 5.

   Design a hypothetical smart city that includes features of assistive technology. What elements would you include and why?

   Hint

   Think about transportation, navigation, and community integration.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of existing assistive technologies in improving a specific area of urban infrastructure.

   Hint

   Outline strengths and weaknesses of the current systems.