Great expectations: Aligning visual prosthetic development with implantee needs
Lucas Gil Nadolskis,
Lily Marie Turkstra,
Ebenezer Larnyo
et al.
Abstract:PurposeVisual prosthetics have emerged as a promising assistive technology for individuals with vision loss, yet research often overlooks the human aspects of this technology. While previous studies have concentrated on the perceptual experiences of implant recipients (implantees) or the attitudes of potential implantees towards near-future implants, a systematic account of how current implants are being used in everyday life is still lacking.MethodsWe interviewed six recipients of the most widely used visual … Show more
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