Learning User Models to Improve Wayfinding Assistance for Individuals with Cognitive Impairment
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In this paper we discuss the benefits and challenges of designing customizable and adaptable applications for individuals to help improve their quality of life. As a supporting example, we describe our work learning user models to produce tailored pedestrian wayfinding directions for individuals with cognitive impairments.
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