The objective of the project is to develop
an assistive device called ALICE with
navigational and cognitive abilities.
Assistive device ALICE will consist of
smartphone wirelessly connected to local
or in perspective remote processing
unit. Apart from the camera, ALICE will
utilise sensors for position detection, orientation,
movement and distance from
obstacles. The position and distance
mapping will be cross-referenced and
processed in combination with the visual
information, avoiding ambiguities in the
semantics. ALICE will use artificial intelligence
to plan and anticipate based on
fusion of sensory inputs and previous
knowledge. The system will verbalize its
perceptions trough intuitive audio system
and synthesised voice to translate
visual to verbal in comprehensive and
user friendly manner. The user will be
able to communicate with the system
through a voice interface.
Principal end users are elderly blind who
will be involved in each iteration of ALICE
development by providing suggestions
and guiding the change of requirements
according to their experiences. Other users
of the system are relatives and carers
who will set-up and share routs for navigation
leading to the development of a
respective community.

http://www.aal-europe.eu/projects/alice-2/

• Eastern Europe
• Western Europe and North America

• Older persons
• People with disabilities

The objective of the project is to develop an assistive device called ALICE with navigational and cognitive abilities. Assistive device ALICE will consist of smartphone wirelessly connected to local or in perspective remote processing unit. Apart from the camera, ALICE will utilise sensors for position detection, orientation, movement and distance from obstacles. The position and distance mapping will be cross-referenced and processed in combination with the visual information, avoiding ambiguities in the semantics. ALICE will use artificial intelligence to plan and anticipate based on fusion of sensory inputs and previous knowledge. The system will verbalize its perceptions trough intuitive audio system and synthesised voice to translate visual to verbal in comprehensive and user friendly manner. The user will be able to communicate with the system through a voice interface.