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Artificial Intelligence Software for Individualized Math Tutoring for Students Who are Blind and Visually Impaired

NCSER

Program: Small Business Innovation Research

Award amount: $100,000

Project director: Benny Johnson

Awardee:

Quantum Simulations, Inc.

Year: 2006

Award period: 6 months (06/15/2006 - 12/15/2006)

Project type:

Phase I Development

Contract number: ED06PO0919

Purpose

In this project, researchers iteratively a prototype of artificial intelligence (AI) tutor software program developed and tested artificial intelligence software for individualized math tutoring for students who are blind or visually impaired. The software aimed to provide full accessibility to the blind and individuals with reading disabilities, using Internet screen reader technology.