Project Grant 2402878

Award Date 1/1/25
Completion Date 12/31/28
Dollars Obligated $458K
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) provides $457,873 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop new technology to enhance communication and interaction for individuals with severe disabilities. The project aims to create a novel user interface that leverages multiple information sources, including eye gaze, language models, and behavior patterns, to improve the speed and accuracy of text entry and computer interaction for users with limited motor abilities. Key innovations involve participatory design with the target user community to address their unique communication challenges. The award began on January 1, 2025 and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2028.

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