Exploring Accessible Smartwatch Interactions for People with Upper Body Motor Impairments

Explore a conference talk that investigates accessible smartwatch interactions for individuals with upper body motor impairments. Delve into two studies conducted to assess existing smartwatch gestures and develop alternative, more accessible interaction techniques. Learn about the challenges posed by the small interaction space of smartwatches for users with motor impairments, and discover the findings from participatory research involving 21 participants. Gain insights into gesture preferences for common smartwatch actions on touchscreen, non-touchscreen areas, and the user's body. Examine the results and design recommendations that aim to improve smartwatch accessibility for people with upper body motor limitations.