The digital transformation of production (“Industry 4.0”) has the potential to enormously
accelerate and improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes and value chains. But it …

Keeping an active lifestyle has been important and recommended for decades. The arrival of
the Internet of Things (IoT) offers opportunities to simplify the tracking and logging of data …

Exergames have been the subject of research and technology innovations for a number of
years. Different devices and technologies have been utilized to train the body and the mind …

Informal caregivers are an integral part of care delivery for persons with dementia (PwD).
Informal caregivers take part in a wide range of care activities both individually and …

One mega challenge for the next decades is the aging of populations in western societies.
Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Technologies provide solutions for these challenges of …

Smart interactive textiles are the next frontier of ubiquitous computing and may serve as
novel and accepted interfaces that go beyond conventional human-computer interaction …

Sedentary behavior and lack of exercise pose a threat to both individual health and the
viability of health-care systems and societies. Portable fitness trackers as prominent …

Rising care needs, higher proportions of older, diseased, or disabled people, and an
increasing deficiency of qualified care staff due to demographic changes are major …

Background Gamification within eHealth services can increase eHealth adoption. However,
little is known about factors affecting adoption of gamified eHealth among older adults. In …

Two technology trends address the rising costs of healthcare systems in aging societies:
Serious Games for Healthcare and Ambient Assisted Living Environments. Surprisingly …