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Pico Projection

Also known as: Pico Projector, Pocket Projector, Mini Projection

A compact projection technology that enables small, portable devices to project images and information onto nearby surfaces. In accessibility contexts, pico projection offers an alternative to screen-based interfaces by allowing users to project communication props, maps, photos, and text onto walls or tables, supporting multimodal and group-based communication. For people with motor impairments, pico-projectors attached via magnetic mounts like MagSafe can be operated one-handed, and projected content can be shared publicly to facilitate co-constructed conversation.

Category: assistive technology · emerging technology

Related: Augmentative and Alternative Communication · Discreet AAC

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