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Use Case 9: Intelligent and Automatic System Interface Control

System for Users with Disabilities 4.9: Accessibility

Organization: Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
Country: Ethiopia

Contact Person: Mr. Kibremoges Fenta, kibremogesf@ gmail .com

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Item Details
Category Accessibility

Problem Addressed Millions of people suffer from physical disabilities such as paraplegia
or hand impairments, making it difficult or impossible to interact with
digital systems that rely on hand input. As of 2025, the prevalence of
hand disability, particularly related to pain and functional limitations,
is around 13.6% [1]. Above 650 million people worldwide live with
disabilities, including those who struggle to use computers, access the
internet, or control software due to the absence of functional hands.
Existing systems lack intuitive, hands-free interaction methods. We
can address this urgent problem by developing an “Intelligent and
Automatic System Interface Control System for Users with Disabili-
ties”, which enables hand-disabled individuals to use computers and
digital devices without relying on a mouse or touch input, improving
accessibility, independence, and digital inclusion.

Key Aspects of Solution Fa c e a n d E ye - B a s e d Sy s te m C o n t ro l:
A smart system that detects and tracks human face and eye movements
to interact with and control any digital device, enabling hands-free
accessibility for users with physical disabilities.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Eye-tracking data can be leveraged to analyze user attention and
behavior, improving website layout, content placement, and overall
SEO strategies.
Market Research and Advertising:
Eye movement and look tracking offer valuable insights into user
engagement, helping businesses optimize advertisements, product
placement, and User Experience (UX) design based on real user inter-
action patterns.

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