Using 3D printing and ai for multisensory communication in Ibero-Latin america: a systematic review

Abstract

Objective. To produce a transparent and reproducible map of Ibero-Latin American research at the intersection of 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI), and accessibility for blind and low-vision publics in communication contexts, while also determining whether a coherent body of work simultaneously integrating all three axes exists. Design/Methodology/Approach. A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 recommendations. Searches were performed in Scopus and Web of Science in November 2025, using affiliation criteria covering Latin America, Portugal, or Spain, English-language publications, and a substantive link to at least two of the three focal domains. Because the fully conjunctive query returned no records, the strategy was fragmented into six complementary searches. Results/Discussion. The evidence shows a fragmented but increasingly convergent field. Scopus concentrates studies on tactile representation, inclusive design, and emerging AI-assisted workflows, whereas Web of Science provides a broader technological ecosystem involving additive manufacturing, materials, and automation. Spain and Brazil recur as leading contributors, and publication activity is strongly concentrated between 2022 and 2025. Conclusions. No studies were identified that fully combine accessibility, 3D printing, and AI, revealing an interdisciplinary gap and a need for shared metrics, repositories, and workflows. Contribution/Originality/Value. The review organizes a dispersed research landscape and identifies opportunities to integrate digital fabrication, AI, and multisensory communication through a socially grounded and inclusive approach.