Tecnologias de Apoio a Pessoas com Necessidades Especiais (TRI)

Knowledge of electronics and programming

Theoretical: expository model, illustrated whenever possible with practical cases, motivating the analysis and discussion of the technological options used.
Practices: Students are motivated to apply the skills acquired through the development of prototypes, in a project lasting 1 quarter.

The vast majority of people with special needs find their abilities affected, to a greater or lesser degree, in four main areas: Communication, Mobility, Manipulation and Orientation.
In-depth knowledge of the use of assistive technologies presupposes, on the one hand, an understanding of their more technical aspects (technical components), and on the other hand, a deep knowledge of the human being who will use the technology (human components) as well as the needs presented by the physical and economic environment in which it operates (socio-economic components).

1. Communication
  1.1. Interpersonal comunication
    Synthesized speech; Hearing aids; Amplifiers; Smartphone-based communication media
  1.2. Computer access
    Control interfaces; Mice and emulators; Touch screens; Hands (head and mouth); Eye Trackers
2. Mobility
  2.1. Electric mobility
    Wheelchair; Electronic walking sticks; Control interfaces
  2.2. Accessibility
    Adapted home automation; Public transport; Intelligent information systems for the blind
3. Manipulation
  3.1. Environment control
    Control units; Adapted home automation; User control interfaces
  3.2. Robotics
    Adapted equipment
4. Orientation
  4.1. Navigation and orientation systems
    Ultrasound; Sound guides; Environment adapters
  4.2. Positioning
    GPS and GSM location; RFID signaling and identification; Monitoring and emergency calls

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Lesson presentations
Reports of group work from previous years
Information related to projects, to be made available on moodle