Assistive
technologies are
old hat, but a team of researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington (among other institutions) is working to provide a more robust, all-inclusive option for elderly individuals who'd prefer to age gracefully within their own domiciles. In theory, sensors could be embedded throughout seniors' homes in order to "detect when the residents have sleepless nights or
forget to take their medication." From there, caregivers would be alerted and could react remotely via a web-based communications portal. The UTA lab that's perfecting the idea currently utilizes a single room equipped with cameras, motion detectors and robots, and professors / students keep a close eye on any movement that gets recorded and transferring to computers for processing. If all goes well, a collaboratively built "home of the future" will actually be on display at CES 2009, likely showcasing some of these very advancements.
[Image courtesy of Michael Mulvey / DMN, thanks Travis]
posted Oct 15th 2008 3:15PM
woooo Debian! The distribution of LOVE!
Just take every instance of "Elderly" or "Senior" and replace it with "Winston Smith".
that guy has an amazing head of hair
"Mr. Smith, the sensors in your floor have communicated to us that you have fallen and can't get up. Is this correct Mr. Smith?...Mr. Smith?"
1984, anyone? They just WANT you to think that all the cameras and sensors are for your own good... :-)
help! I've fallen and I can't get up!
i remember when they changed that commercial since everyone mocked it so hard... and then it said "help, i've fallen and i hurt myself" made me laugh even harder... poor old lady. oh and the costume...
http://august-arts.com/Images/fallen2.jpg
Step 1: Isolate the elderly.
Step 2: Monitor remotely.
Step 3: Profit!
Nono, you're missing the most important step: ???
I would be worried if it was windows or osx.
sounds like a supermax prison to me. No thanks.
I'd prefer it to a nursing home or being a burden on my children if it came down to it
Yay, Debian!
Hmm, promising. Everything that comes of out these labs sounds amazing till they hit you with the phrase "In theory", "could be possible" etc. If it is indeed practical, it'd be cool if insurance companies can cover some of that cost. Can't imagine how retired folk can pay for such a system.
too bad its not the real UT A
Wow, that laptop looks like some new technology right thar.
No seriously Debian is cool and mice are overrated.
Don't forget Granpa : it's ^X M-H to get help !