Project Overview
This is a Software Campus project focused on ambient assisted-living (AAL) technologies for people with disabilities or older adults (visually impaired, elderly) — examining how intelligent environments can preserve user choice and interaction modalities. The explicit use of Universal Design (UD) ensures the environment is usable by a broad population.
Our Goal
Research how intelligent environments can guarantee self-dependent living for persons with disabilities or ageing. Apply Universal Design principles to smart home / assisted-living technologies so that they are usable, not just technically advanced. Bridge the gap from academic research to market-ready assistive technologies.
Highlights
Focus on inclusive design (Universal Design) rather than purely tech-driven solutions. The project sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, smart environments, and assistive technologies. Strong application orientation: aiming at products/services for disabled/elderly users in real environments. Part of a national initiative (Software Campus) that blends research, education and industry mentoring.
Impact
Could significantly improve the independence and quality of life of people with disabilities or older adults by providing smart environments that respect choice and usability. Advances the design methodology for assistive smart-environment technologies — not just function but usability and dignity. Helps in translating research prototypes into usable solutions, thereby reducing the innovation-deployment gap in assistive tech. Serves as a case study for inclusive design in the context of smart homes and ambient intelligence.
