Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 12:51:17
Major
Computer Science - Systems
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2019
Abstract
One of the fastest-growing fields of interest in computer science, fueled primarily by gaming, is the Natural User Interface (NUI). NUI encompasses technologies which would replace the typical mouse-and-keyboard approach to interaction with computer systems, with the goal of making human-computer interactions more similar to face-to-face interpersonal interactions. This is done by using technologies such as gesture recognition or speech recognition and speech synthesis, which use interpersonal skills we learn and practice on a daily basis. Visual Programming Languages (VPLs) are languages that allow the creation of a program by arranging graphical representations of program behavior, rather than textual program code. Visual programming tools are used in various disciplines, but are used most often for K-12 programming education, as a way to introduce fundamental programming concepts. This project is an application which combines these two ideas as an attempt to answer a question: Is it possible to do meaningful programming without actually touching a computer? The application uses the Leap Motion controller for gesture recognition, C# speech recognition functionality for speech recognition, and C# and WPF for the user interface design and logic.
Research Sponsor
Yingcai Xiao
First Reader
Zhong-Hui Duan
Second Reader
En Cheng
Recommended Citation
Britton, Matthew, "Visual Programming Language with Natural User Interface" (2019). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 886.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/886