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March 3, 2026ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing

Voice-Powered Assembly: Boosting Self-Efficacy in Older Adults with “Build2Race”

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NQNoah Zijie QuJLJamy LiMCMark Chignell

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Overview

Exploratory study reveals that voice assistants enhance assembly self-efficacy in older adults, suggesting practical applications for independence.

Key Points

  • Self-efficacy in assembly tasks improved significantly in older adults after using a voice assistant, indicating a positive outcome.
  • Participants reported better sustained assembly self-efficacy with the voice assistant, suggesting long-term benefits from this method.
  • The exploratory study involved 18 older adults comparing the outcomes of a voice assistant versus controlled-voice call system for assembly tasks.
  • Results underline the potential of voice assistants to empower older adults, highlighting opportunities for technology in enhancing independence.

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Qu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b1dc6e9836116a21d59https://doi.org/10.1145/3789501
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