Christoph Veigl

Christoph Veigl is a Senior Lecturer at Technikum Wien, focusing on assistive technology and accessibility engineering. His work emphasizes developing open-source solutions for individuals with disabilities, such as the AsTeRICS platform and the FLipMouse input device. He leads research in smart home accessibility, IoT integration, and user-centered design methodologies.

Veigl's research interests include assistive technologies for communication, environmental control, and motor impairment solutions. His team develops tools like the Universal Access Panel for IoT-enabled smart homes and the AsTeRICS Grid framework for AAC systems. He collaborates internationally on projects addressing accessibility in gaming, embedded systems, and cross-cultural education.

Veigl's publications highlight innovations in eye-tracking calibration, middleware for application integration, and standards for assistive technology design. His work bridges electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, and computer science to create inclusive technologies.

Key contributions include over 24 peer-reviewed articles since 2001, with recent focus on democratizing AAC through open-source software and enhancing accessibility in emerging technologies.