Cognitive prostheses: findings from attempts to model some aspects of cognition

Authors:
Norman Alm;Arlene Astell;Gary Gowans;Maggie Ellis;Richard Dye;Phillip Vaughan;Philippa Riley
Affiliations:
School of Computing, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK;School of Psychology, University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK;School of Design, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK;School of Psychology, University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK;School of Computing, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK;School of Design, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK;School of Computing, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
Venue:
HCD'11 Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on Human centered design
Year:
2011

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Abstract

Improvements in the power and portability of computing systems have made possible the field of cognitive prostheses, which attempts to make up for cognitive impairment by to some degree modeling cognitive processes in software. Research on interfacing directly with the brain is at a very early stage. However, in research into dementia care, a number of non-invasive research prototypes have been developed to support people with dementia in specific areas of functioning, such as carrying out everyday activities, holding a conversation, being entertained, and being creative. Findings from the individual projects which may have general applicability are highlighted.