Intelligent environments are rapidly gaining ground, propelled by a rich sensor
infrastructure, the Internet of Things, sophisticated reasoning capabilities, and Artificial …

The era of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the world of the
ageing population. Elderly people do not wish to live as they did in the 1970s, 1980s and …

This study aimed to determine the methodological quality of user-centered usability
evaluation of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) solutions by (i) identifying the characteristics of …

Summary The concept of Ambient Intelligence (AmI) provides a vision of the Information
Society where the emphasis is on greater user‐friendliness, more efficient services support …

1UNIDCOM, Science and Technology School, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro,
Vila Real, Portugal 2INESC-TEC, Science and Technology School, University of Trás-os …

The number of older adults and their proportion within the general population are expected
to increase in the upcoming decades. Decision makers have turned to technology in order to …

This chapter presents results from ambient assisted living (AAL) and enhanced living
environment (ELE) service identification and testing performed within an AAL lab. Possible …

We present an Environmental Analysis and Safety Advisor system capable of identify the
environmental barriers and hazards found in the homes of elderly people. This augmented …

Purpose Assistive technologies have the potential for supporting people with memory
complaints in their daily life. User-centered interaction design research helps developers to …

Wie gehen wir in unserer Gesellschaft miteinander um und welche Werte sind uns wichtig?
Gerade die Covid-19 Krise hat uns gezeigt, dass ältere Personen als vulnerable Zielgruppe …