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The Investigation of Low Cost Computer Vision Application for First Responder Co-robotics

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The use of Artificial Intelligence in assistive systems is growing in application and efficiency. From self-driving cars, to medical and surgical robots and industrial tasked unsupervised co-robots; the use of AI and robotics to eliminate human error in high-stress environments and perform automated tasks is something that is advancing society’s…

The use of Artificial Intelligence in assistive systems is growing in application and efficiency. From self-driving cars, to medical and surgical robots and industrial tasked unsupervised co-robots; the use of AI and robotics to eliminate human error in high-stress environments and perform automated tasks is something that is advancing society’s status quo. Not only has the understanding of co-robotics exploded in the industrial world, but in research as well. The National Science Foundation (NSF) defines co-robots as the following: “...a robot whose main purpose is to work with people or other robots to accomplish a goal” (NSF, 1). The latest iteration of their National Robotics Initiative, NRI-2.0, focuses on efforts of creating co-robots optimized for ‘scalability, customizability, lowering barriers to entry, and societal impact’(NSF, 1). While many avenues have been explored for the implementation of co-robotics to create more efficient processes and sustainable lifestyles, this project’s focus was on societal impact co-robotics in the field of human safety and well-being. Introducing a co-robotics and computer vision AI solution for first responder assistance would help bring awareness and efficiency to public safety. The use of real-time identification techniques would create a greater range of awareness for first responders in high-stress situations. A combination of environmental features collected through sensors (camera and radar) could be used to identify people and objects within certain environments where visual impairments and obstructions are high (eg. burning buildings, smoke-filled rooms, ect.). Information about situational conditions (environmental readings, locations of other occupants, etc.) could be transmitted to first responders in emergency situations, maximizing situational awareness. This would not only aid first responders in the evaluation of emergency situations, but it would provide useful data for the first responder that would help materialize the most effective course of action for said situation.

ContributorsScott, Kylel D (Author) / Benjamin, Victor (Thesis director) / Liu, Xiao (Committee member) / Engineering Programs (Contributor) / College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)

Created2020-12

Language Barriers and their Impact on the Self-Efficacy of First Responders

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This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of first responders in communicating with patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) in emergency situations and the impact those language barriers have on their self-efficacy. After the completion of a literature review, 20 first responders (fire, police, EMT, paramedic) were interviewed about…

This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of first responders in communicating with patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) in emergency situations and the impact those language barriers have on their self-efficacy. After the completion of a literature review, 20 first responders (fire, police, EMT, paramedic) were interviewed about their experiences and perceptions of language barriers. These interviews were transcribed and analyzed thematically, resulting in the identification of these main themes: regional language variability, urban vs. rural language resource availability and incentives, differing language needs of police vs. non-police, language barrier impacts on the quality of care received by LEP individuals, cultural understanding vs. language proficiency, desire for a video/facetime translation resource, and the role of children as bilingual translators. Findings suggest that language barriers do have an impact on the self-efficacy of first responders and the quality of care provided to LEP patients, with 50% of participants recalling an experience in which a language barrier impacted the quality of care they provided to LEP patients. Overall, this study contributes to a better understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by first responders in communication with LEP individuals and provides insights into much needed and desired strategies for overcoming language barriers to improve professional self-efficacy and equitable patient care in emergency situations.

ContributorsHesselfeldt, Brooke (Author) / Ross, Heather (Thesis director) / Gur-Arie, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor)

Created2023-05

Responders and Rivals: Supporting Those That Serve

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This creative project outlines the steps taken to successfully plan and host a fundraising event at Arizona State University. In my case, this more specifically dealt with organizing a dodgeball tournament between two friendly rivals: police officers and firefighters in the city of Phoenix. All proceeds raised from this fundraising…

This creative project outlines the steps taken to successfully plan and host a fundraising event at Arizona State University. In my case, this more specifically dealt with organizing a dodgeball tournament between two friendly rivals: police officers and firefighters in the city of Phoenix. All proceeds raised from this fundraising dodgeball tournament were donated back to first responders working in the city of Phoenix.

ContributorsAberra, Blaine (Author) / Minton, Sarah (Co-author) / Eaton, Kathryn (Thesis director) / McIntosh, Daniel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Chemical Engineering Program (Contributor)

Created2023-05

Veterans and First Responders: The Concept and Understanding of Transcendental Sacrifice

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The thesis looks into the sacrifices of first responders and veterans and how the differences between these people of service are transcended by said sacrifices, allowing them to better empathize and understand what one another had gone through. The thesis also looks at this understanding of sacrifices among people of…

The thesis looks into the sacrifices of first responders and veterans and how the differences between these people of service are transcended by said sacrifices, allowing them to better empathize and understand what one another had gone through. The thesis also looks at this understanding of sacrifices among people of service, and how such an understanding can be used by the public to better understand issues that affect veterans and first responders after and during their service.

ContributorsGeorge, Ryan (Author) / Perez, Luke (Thesis director) / Botham, Thad (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership (Contributor)

Created2023-05

The Moderating Effect of Commitment on the Association Between COVID-19 Stress and Symptoms of Mental Health Distress for Medical First Responders in Australia and the U.S.

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Given the severity of risks that accompany the current COVID-19 pandemic, many are experiencing negative psychological effects, such as increased symptoms of depression and anxiety (i.e., mental health distress). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impress upon society, it is pertinent to assess the ways in which COVID-19 may be…

Given the severity of risks that accompany the current COVID-19 pandemic, many are experiencing negative psychological effects, such as increased symptoms of depression and anxiety (i.e., mental health distress). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impress upon society, it is pertinent to assess the ways in which COVID-19 may be impacting first responders; many of which who are responsible for tending to the safety and wellbeing of communities during this time. However, little is known about how medical first responders may be experiencing COVID-19 related stress, whether this impacts their experience with symptoms of mental health distress, and furthermore whether this stress is different for those in different countries. As such, the present study sought to assess the association between COVID-19 related stress and symptoms of mental health distress in medical first responders for those living in Australia and the United States. Further, given the positive effects romantic relationships have on an individual’s interpersonal functioning, the potential moderating effect of perceived relationship commitment was examined. A total number of 79 participants completed the study. Contrary to hypotheses, results showed that there was no significant association between COVID-19 related stress and symptoms of distress, nor was relationship commitment found to moderate symptoms of distress. Implications of this study have the potential to guide mental health professionals working with medical first responders who are experiencing symptoms of distress, particularly in times of crises similar to that of COVID-19.

ContributorsEvers, Jessie Marie (Author) / Randall, Ashley K. (Thesis advisor) / Pereira, Jennifer (Committee member) / Warner, Cheryl (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)

Created2021