Prompting System

An assistive technology that provides stepwise guidance through text, images, audio, or video instructions to help individuals complete multi-step tasks such as cooking, personal hygiene, or workplace activities. Prompting systems are widely used to support people with cognitive disabilities in practicing daily living activities independently. Traditional systems use picture cards or computer-based prompts, while newer in-situ systems leverage smart home devices, computer vision, and augmented reality to deliver context-aware prompts without requiring users to switch to a separate device. Effective prompting systems scaffold their support, adjusting from simple reminders to detailed demonstrations based on individual ability levels.