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Tricks and treats: designing technology to support mobility assistance dogs

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posted on 2023-06-09, 20:48 authored by Charlotte RobinsonCharlotte Robinson, Emeline BruleEmeline Brule, James Jackson, Alice TorjussenAlice Torjussen, Joshua KybettJoshua Kybett, Tom Appshaw
Assistance dogs are a key intervention to support the autonomy of people with tetraplegia. Previous research on assistive technologies have investigated ways to, ultimately, replace their labour using technology, for instance through the design of smart home environments. However, both the disability studies literature and our interviews suggest there is an immediate need to support these relationships, both in terms of training and bonding. Through a case study of an accessible dog treats dispenser, we investigate a technological intervention responding to these needs, detailing an appropriate design methodology and contributing insights into user requirements and preferences.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

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CHI '20: Proceedings of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Publisher

Association for Computing Machinery

Page range

1-14

Event name

Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Event location

Hawai?i, USA

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conference

Event date

April 25-30 2020

ISBN

9781450367080

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  • Informatics Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2020-03-11

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2020-05-28

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2020-03-11

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