The paper first outlines the need for ambient assisted living and then presents user-centred research design, which is based on exploring the design ideas together with the potential end-users. As a result of the research, key challenges to independent living and corresponding needs older people have in relation to a better quality of life are also presented.
F.10 Improvements to an existing technological process or technology
COBISS.SI-ID: 30242653As a member of the Board of experts at the European project of the Seventh Framework Programme BRAID (Bridging Research in Ageing and ICT Development) the leader of the postdoctoral project presented a concise insight into the present stage of development and usage of assistive technology in Slovenia. In addition, the most obvious constraints on the uptake of assistive technology in Slovenia were discussed.
B.04 Guest lecture
COBISS.SI-ID: 30298461At the round table, organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, the main message of invited lecture referred to neccessity of inclusion of end users, particularly the socially excluded, in the research and development of technological solutions for particular social groups. The lack of strategic planning and cooperation among the groups of key stakeholders and the identification of funding frameworks and business models were also discussed.
B.04 Guest lecture
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