The Impact of Google Glass Technology on Disabled People’s Daily Activities: A Systematic Literature Review

This systematic literature review demonstrates on modern technology wearable device called Google Glass. The concept of hands-free functionality is an important aspect of the device specially to support individuals with physical disabilities and vision impairments. Applying the same principle to support students with special needs is a missing gap in the literature. The recent history of the Google Glass wearable device proves using this device mostly in surgical operations by doctors. The aim of this systematic literature review is to investigate the impact of Google Glass in aiding disabled people in daily activities. Also, discover the limitations of the Google Glass device and to what extent disabled students benefit from it in educational settings. Currently, the fourth generation of Google Glass is used by different levels of users, medical, education and research purposes. The findings indicated that Google Glass technology provides countless assistance to medical, social and educational settings for nursing students and physically disabled individuals. Results have shown this wearable device is able to support blind and visually impaired individuals to navigate and learn. The Google Glass is seen as an essential aid for learning and gaining knowledge for disabled students from primary to higher education. This study makes a knowledge contribution to Google Glass wearable devices in terms of usability and facilities aiding disabled individuals in education and learning environments.