An advanced look at smart technology to promote the independence
of the elderly and disabled
Ongoing research and advancements in technology are essential
for the continuing independence of elderly and disabled persons.
The Engineering Handbook of Smart Technology for Aging,
Disability, and Independence provides a thorough analysis of
these technologies and the needs of the elderly and disabled,
including a breakdown of demographics, government spending, growth
rate, and much more.
Each chapter is written by an expert in his or her respective
field, and gives readers unparalleled insight into the research and
developments in a multitude of important areas, including:
* User-need analyses, classifications, and policies
* Assistive devices and systems for people with motor
disabilities
* Assistive devices and systems for people with visual and
hearing impairments
* Human-machine interaction and virtual reality
* Assistive robotics
* Technology for user mobility and object manipulation
* Smart homes as assistant environments
* A discussion of emerging standards and guidelines to build
accessible devices, tools, and environments
This book is an indispensable resource for researchers and
professionals in computer science, rehabilitation science, and
clinical engineering. It also serves as a valuable textbook for
graduate students in the aforementioned fields.
A propos de l’auteur
Abdelsalam (Sumi) Helal, Ph D, is a Professor in the Computer
and Information Science and Engineering Department (CISE) at the
University of Florida. His research interests span the areas of
pervasive and mobile computing, assistive environments, and health
telematics.
Mounir Mokhtari, Ph D, is an Associate Professor at
Institut TELECOM (formerly GET/INT) in France. His research
activity focuses on human-machine interaction, rehabilitation
robotics, and health telematics.
Bessam Abdulrazak, Ph D, is an Assistant Professor at the
University of Sherbrooke, Canada. His research interests include
ubiquitous and pervasive computing, ambient intelligence, smart
spaces, assistive technologies, and rehabilitation robotics.
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