National Star College students to gain independence using AI technology…

A new £6.2m residential building equipped with the latest technology is due to open at a college for students with disabilities.

An interactive fridge allows students to see inside without opening the door by using the command “tell me what is in my fridge”

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The smart house will be present in the accommodations at National Star College and voice-control facilities are involved in this process.

This will give students an opportunity to adjust AI to fit individual demands.

Later, disability campaigners Jack Thorne and Rachel Mason will open it.

The institution which operates in Ullendwood, near Cheltenham offers education and rehabilitation for children with various health defects. It is believed that technology will enable the students to have more independence and better chances of getting adapted to life after graduation.

This 13 roomed ‘Building a Brighter Future’ building is a one floor facility fitted with tracker system hoist for lifting the elderly and artificial intelligence features like talking fridges controlled by voice commands.

“This is an opportunity for us to introduce these devices to the students in a friendly environment at National Star College,” explained Maizie Morgan, the Assistive Technology Technician.

She argued thus, “The objective is for future as well as existing students to leverage this technology, see what is available out there, and eventually incorporate it in their bedrooms before leaving college”.

According to principal Simon Welch, the technology has been modified in order to provide students with necessary assistance on a personal basis.

We take into account the young people with disabilities and what matters most for them.’

According to him, “This technology is not that innovative but rather how we work with people,” he added.

The student, Jaspar Tomlinson, got a chance to try out the software before its launching.

He is a nonverbal though can issue orders through smart machines based on an eye controlled electronic communicator.

A single action word after that, can control devices and appliances in the rooms.

He says, “It is good because it gives me confidence until I leave college.”

Peter Horne, National Star deputy chief executive, said: “The development of this new accommodation will boost the quality of lives for the disabled young people with multiple physical and learning disabilities and will offer stimulating environments to dwell in, study and enjoy their lives.”

According to him, “This technology is not that innovative but rather how we work with people,” he added.

The student, Jaspar Tomlinson, got a chance to try out the software before its launching.

He is a nonverbal though can issue orders through smart machines based on an eye controlled electronic communicator.

A single action word after that, can control devices and appliances in the rooms.

He says, “It is good because it gives me confidence until I leave college.”

Peter Horne, National Star deputy chief executive, said: “The development of this new accommodation will boost the quality of lives for the disabled young people with multiple physical and learning disabilities and will offer stimulating environments to dwell in, study and enjoy their lives.”

Jaspar Tomlinson is able to control devices in his accommodation using his electronic communicator.

Student Jaspar Tomlinson had a chance to sample the app prior to the official launch.

He does not talk, however he uses eye control of this electronic communicator to give commands to the smart devices.

Thus, by simply uttering an action word users can control devices and appliance placed in the rooms.

He said, “It’s cool because its builds up my self-esteem as I get ready to leave college.”

Peter Horne, National Star deputy chief executive, said: “The new residential facility which will provide enhanced support for young physically and mentally impaired individuals who will have the opportunity of living, studying and recreation in an effective environment.”

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