An innovative intelligent system for kitchen storage, which is designed to accommodate a wide variety of users, including adults, children, elderly people, and people with disabilities
Smart Cupboard is an innovative intelligent system for kitchen storage, which is designed to accommodate a wide variety of users, including adults, children, elderly people, and people with disabilities. It has the ability to understand user’s actions and intentions and act accordingly, hence it permits users to a) be aware of the availability of the kitchen ingredients, b) be informed when it’s time to replenish a storage subsection, and c) prepare their meals in a comfortable manner.
The cupboard consists of two compartments. The first compartment is fixed and has a camera through which it can identify the location and type of objects inside the second sliding compartment. The movable part of the cabinet can be opened and closed either by touching the surface of the door, or by appropriate voice commands, while an embedded touch screen permits the users to get information regarding the contained products. Finally, the cabinet is equipped with led lights (on the surface of the door and on the shelves of the sliding compartment) so as to help the users locate the products that they request.
In more detail, Smart Cupboard is able to:
Smart Cupboard is accessible for individuals with visual or mobility impairments. This is achieved through a specially designed accessibility controller that allows users to select an interaction mode according to their needs. Specifically, the controller supports interaction with user interface elements through screen reader and sequential scanning techniques, thus facilitating the seamless navigation of the full content and the complete set of functions of the application.
The Institute of Computer Science of FORTH was invited to participate to the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair in the booth of the General Secretariat for Research and Technology with the Smart Cupboard.
