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Supporting Treatment of People Living with HIV / AIDS in Resource Limited Settings with IVRs
by Prof. Anirudha Joshi
The project "Supporting Treatment of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Resource-Limited Settings with IVRs" was led by Prof. Anirudha Joshi from the Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay. The project focusses on using Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology to provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS in resource-constrained environments, where access to healthcare infrastructure and medical support may be limited. IVR (Interactive Voice Response) is a technology that allows users to interact with a system through voice commands and key presses. In this project, IVR was used to provide automated voice-based support to people living with HIV/AIDS. The IVR system was designed to be multilingual, offering support in local languages to ensure that patients could understand the information provided. This was crucial in regions where multiple languages are spoken and literacy rates may be low. The project involved close collaboration with local healthcare providers and NGOs working with HIV/AIDS patients. This ensured that the system was tailored to the specific needs of the patient population and integrated with existing healthcare services.
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Jellow Communicator
by Prof. Ravi Poovaiah
Jellow Communicator is an innovative communication tool designed to assist individuals with speech and language disabilities, particularly those with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, and developmental disabilities. The project was spearheaded by Professor Ravi Poovaiah and Dr. Ajanta Sen. The journey of Jellow started in 2004 as a tangible physical product. Following this, in 2008, it was made available on desktops. Then, after extensive user studies, it was conceived as a complete communication system available on a variety of platforms. Jellow has been supported by IIT Bombay, the e-kalpa project from the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, the Innovation Fund Award from Unicef, the National Trust, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Nair Hospital, and the University of Connecticut, USA, along with several NGO's working in the field of persons with disabilities. Jellow Communicator utilises a symbol-based communication system, making it accessible to individuals with limited verbal communication abilities. It consists of a grid of symbols representing various words, phrases, and actions. Users can customise the communication grids based on their specific needs and preferences.
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Dragonfly - VR Film
by Prof. Jayesh Pillai
"Dragonfly" is a VR film created by Prof. Jayesh Pillai from IDC IIT Bombay. It is an experimental virtual reality (VR) narrative that explores immersive storytelling through the medium of VR, allowing viewers to engage in a 360-degree visual and auditory experience. Prof. Jayesh Pillai, who is known for his work in interactive media, VR, and immersive environments, designed the film to push the boundaries of how stories are told in a virtual space. In "Dragonfly," viewers are not just passive observers but are enveloped within the story's world, enabling a deeper emotional connection to the narrative and its characters. The film utilizes cutting-edge VR technology to craft a visually rich environment, emphasizing the potential of VR as a medium for storytelling. The title "Dragonfly" symbolizes transformation and change, themes often central to Pillai's work.
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