Development of an open technology sensor suite for assisted living: a student-led research project.

ABSTRACT: Many countries have a rapidly ageing population, placing strain on health services and creating a growing market for assistive technology for older people. We have, through a student-led, 12-week project for 10 students from a variety of science and engineering backgrounds, developed an integrated sensor system to enable older people, or those at risk, to live independently in their own homes for longer, while providing reassurance for their family and carers. We provide details on the design procedure and performance of our sensor system and the management and execution of a short-term, student-led research project. Detailed information on the design and use of our devices, including a door sensor, power monitor, fall detector, general in-house sensor unit and easy-to-use location-aware c

SUBMITTER: Manton JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4918835 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature