Browsing ODA Open Digital Archive by Author "Medola, Fausto Orsi"
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Aesthetics and the perceived stigma of assistive technology for visual impairment
dos Santos, Aline Darc Piculo; Ferrari, Ana Lya Moya; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-05)Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses. Method: Face-to-face semi-structured ... -
Aesthetics and the perceived stigma of assistive technology for visual impairment
Santos, Aline Darc Piculo; Ferrari, Ana Lya M.; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses. Method: Face-to-face semi-structured interviews ... -
Are electronic white canes better than traditional canes? A comparative study with blind and blindfolded participants
Aline Darc Piculo, dos Santos; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Cinelli, Milton José; Ramirez, Alejandro Rafael Garcia; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Universal Access in the Information Society;20 (2021), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-17)Visually impaired individuals often rely on assistive technologies such as white canes for independent navigation. Many electronic enhancements to the traditional white cane have been proposed. However, only a few of these ... -
Avoiding product abandonment through user centered design: A case study involving the development of a 3D printed customized upper limb prosthesis
Figliolia, Amanda; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Sandnes, Frode Eika; Rodrigues, Ana Claudia Tavares; Paschoarelli, Luis Carlos (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing;volume 975, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2019-06-05)This study reports on experiences with a user centered design approach for the development of a customized mechanical transradial prosthesis for a patient who were unable to adapt to a standard prosthesis. The development ... -
A comparison of three Potato peeler designs
Drejer, Åshild Bøe; Enstad, Truls; Fog, Erik R. M.; Viken, Thor Oskar F.; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing;volume 1269, Conference object, 2021-08-30)This study set out to compare the effectiveness and efficiency of three common potato peeler designs, and whether there were any differences related to gender in terms of use. An experiment was designed involving a timed ... -
Effect of Added Mass Location on Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Forces
Alcoléa, Vitor; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Bertolaccin, Guilherme da Silva; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing;1026, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-14)This study investigated the influence of mass distribution on the handrim forces during manual propulsion in four different mobility tasks: straightforward motion at self-selected speed; straightforward sprint; zero radius ... -
The effect of manual wheelchair design on mobility: A study with non-users andeExperienced wheelchair users
Barili, Sara Raquel Martins; Sandnes, Frode Eika; Paschoarelli, Luis Carlos; Junior, Galdenoro Botura; Medola, Fausto Orsi (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing; Volume 1269, Conference paper, 2020-08-30)The use of inappropriate wheelchairs is believed to limit mobility and reduce the freedom and quality of living for the user. This study therefore set out to investigate the influences of wheelchair design on the performance ... -
Effect of Manual Wheelchair Type on Mobility Performance, Cardiorespiratory Responses, and Perceived Exertion
Bertolaccini, Guilherme; Sandnes, Frode Eika; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Gjøvaag, Terje (Rehabilitation Research and Practice;Volume 2022, Article ID 5554571, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-06-11)This study is aimed at comparing the design and configuration of the most commonly used manual wheelchair models through cardiorespiratory responses, perceived exertion, and mobility performance using two different manual ... -
Effects of Optimizing the Scan-Path on Scanning Keyboards with QWERTY-Layout for English Text
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Medola, Fausto Orsi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Scanning keyboards can be essential tools for individuals with reduced motor function. However, most research addresses layout optimization. Learning new layouts is time-consuming. This study explores the familiar QWERTY ... -
Evaluation of orthosis rapid prototyping during the design process: Analysis of verification models
Ferrari, Ana Lya Moya; Piculo dos Santos, Aline Darc; Bertolaccini, Guilherme da Silva; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing;975, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020)hysical prototypes allow the testing of ideas quickly with models that look similar to the final product. Rapid Prototyping (RP) based on additive or subtractive technologies allow trial usability tests to avoid errors and ... -
Experiences using three app prototyping tools with different levels of fidelity from a product design student’s perspective
Figliolia, Amanda Coelho; Sandnes, Frode Eika; Medola, Fausto Orsi (Lecture Notes in Computer Science;12555, Conference object, 2020-11-18)Prototyping has become a widely embraced technique in different design fields to facilitate early user involvement to ensure that the end-product meets the users’ needs. Each design field has its tools and traditions for ... -
Handle Diameter and the Influence on the Ergonomics of Crutches
Bertolaccini, Guilherme S.; Vasquez, Melissa Marin; Bianchi, Ana Carolina; Sandnes, Frode Eika; Paschoarelli, Luis C.; Medola, Fausto Orsi (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)The research in the field of ergonomics can contribute to the design process of Assistive Technologies using objective and subjective data measurements. The auxiliary crutches are assistive devices commonly ... -
How do orthoses impact ease of donning, handwriting, typewriting, and transmission of manual torque: A study of three prefabricated wrist hand orthoses
Ferrari, Ana Lya M.; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-20)Introduction Many upper-limb injuries have work-related causes such as continued use of computers, typing activities, mouse manipulation, and repetitive movements performed for long periods. This study evaluated the ... -
Improving Assistive Technology in Practice: Contributions From Interdisciplinary R&D Collaboration
Medola, Fausto Orsi; Sandnes, Frode Eika; da Silva, Sara Raquel Martins; Rodrigues, Ana Claudia Tavares (Assistive Technology Outcomes & Benefits Journal;Volume 12, Issue 1, Summer 2018, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This paper describes a collaborative strategy shared by a rehabilitation center and a public university with a goal to improve the knowledge on assistive technology and rehabilitation research and development in Brazil. ... -
Improving the Usability of Interactive Systems by Incorporating Design Thinking into the Engineering Process: Raising Computer Science Students’ Awareness of Quality versus Quantity in Ideation
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn; Medola, Fausto Orsi (Conference object, 2019-10-21)Traditional engineering methods are considered unsuitable for the development of usable and engaging interactive systems such as online experimentation and simulation software. For systems involving users, user-centric ... -
The Influence of Filament Type and Number of Layers on Mechanical Resistance: Contributions for the Development of 3D Printed Prosthesis
Figliolia, Amanda Coelho; Tobaro, Érica Tiemi; Gonçalves, Gilberto de Magalhães Bento; de Mello, Hamilton José; Sandnes, Frode Eika; Medola, Fausto Orsi (Open Access Science in Human Factors Engineering and Human Centered Computing;Vol. 34, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2022)3D printing has revolutionized the product development process in several areas including the healthcare field. In the context of assistive technologies, one of the main contributions includes personalizing the design of ... -
Interdisciplinary-Based Development of User-Friendly Customized 3D Printed Upper Limb Prosthesis
a Silva, L.A.; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Rodrigues, Osmar Vicente; Rodrigues, A.C.T.; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This study reports on the development of a customized transradial mechanical prosthesis for a patient with bilateral transradial amputation, with a design process involving interdisciplinary project combining the areas of ... -
Interdisciplinary-based development of user-friendly customized 3D printed upper limb prosthesis
da Silva, Letícia Alcará; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Rodrigues, Osmar Vicente; Rodrigues, Ana Cláudia Tavares; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing;volume 794, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This study reports on the development of a customized transradial mechanical prosthesis for a patient with bilateral transradial amputation, with a design process involving interdisciplinary project combining the areas of ... -
Manufacturing technology in rehabilitation practice: Implications for its implementation in assistive technology production
Filho, Idinei Francisco Pires de Carv; Medola, Fausto Orsi; Sandnes, Frode Eika; Paschoarelli, Luis Carlos (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing;975, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-05)This study addressed the participation of rehabilitation professionals in the use of Additive Manufacturing to produce assistive technology devices. A literature review based on articles published in scientific journals ... -
Multi-switch scanning keyboards: A theoretical study of simultaneous parallel scans with QWERTY layout
Sandnes, Frode Eika; Eika, Evelyn; Medola, Fausto Orsi (Lecture Notes in Computer Science;10907; Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Methods, Technologies, and Users, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-05)Scanning keyboards can be useful aids for individuals with reduced motor function. However, scanning input techniques are known for being very slow to use because they require waiting for the right cell to be highlighted ...