C-Tact vision: Assistive augmented reality classroom

C-tact vision is a Augmented reality headset that is designed specifically for physically impaired users to have equal access to education and integrate into the campus community.

The future vision is for QUTs digital campus to be fully functioning by the year 2050. To have innovative and seamless technology integrated to enhance and support QUT curriculum. The headset is one part of a wearable fashion line, with each product complimenting the functionality and purpose of each device.

Overview

Prompt

QUT wishes to create a development plan for a digital campus by the year 2050, the design must address at least one of to the UN's SDG's in order to address sustainability concerns. SDG 10 (reduced inequalities was selected for this project).

Most common Types of Disability Support

Community Support

Support for the public which can be advice, information, practical help, financial or potentially a combination (Queensland Government.2016).

Respite

When someone else takes care of someone you take care for, to offer a break to the caregiver (applies to family member stakeholder) (Queensland Government. 2016).

Accommodation Support

Providing housing that has a higher level of care for particular needs (disability focused) (Queensland Government.2016).

Reduced inequalites data

15%

of the worlds population is disabled (United Nations. 2020)

80%

80% of disabled individuals live in poverty (United Nations. 2020)

49%

disabled people are 49% less likely to obtain a bachelors degree (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare .2022)

2x

disabled individuals are twice as likely to register as unemployed (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare .2022)

Research findings / Pain points

There is a significant tie between place and community
Physical impairments often make traditional interfaces and educational resources often inaccessible
Using technology to aid complicated customization processes is essential to be more efficient and effective.

Implementation Timeline

In collaboration with other designers, C-Tact vision will become part of a wearable fashion line intended for Digital campuses. In order to successfully implement such drastic change to education will be done through business initiatives over the decades.

2023

Initial devolpment

Initial development of the wearable line begins.

2025

Secure manufactures and retailers

Potential manufactures and retailers are scouted for the wearable line.

2030

QUT Curriculum Update

QUT's learning staff are updated on the practices of creating educational content and resources for the new digital systems.

QUT CMS is also updated to house new types of learning resources.

2040

Launch Wearable Collection

QUT introduces the wearable line within its University Community, by marketing induvial products to their targeted users.

2050

Full Intergration

The wearable line is an established part of QUT culture and education, with All students using them to learn and collaborate.

Impact on Users

Eye controlled User Interface

Eye tracking software is utilized to navigate the interface, to offer more freedom from mobility impairments.

Augmented Reality classrooms

Students that would otherwise not have access to the physical classroom, can utilise virtual AR meetings. ignoring the difference in location, users can form a tangible presence in a space they don't occupy.

Accessible course content

Pushing for AR teaching, course content has the freedom to be audio, visual or written format, allowing for content to fit student needs.

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Artifical Intellegence offering Independence

A.I is able to provide a level of independence through accessibility features. By offering real time captioning, text summarization and lip reading.

Target Users

Research Methods