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The SHAPES Smart Mirror Approach for Independent Living, Healthy and Active Ageing
Javier Dorado Chaparro1, Jesus Fernandez-Bermejo Ruiz1, Maria J Santofimia Romero1
1Computer Architecture and Networks Group, School of Computer Science, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 10, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a smart mirror platform to help older adults overcome reluctance towards technology, supporting independent living and rehabilitation. The SHAPES smart mirror shows potential as a breakthrough in assistive technology adoption for seniors.
Area of Science:
- Assistive Technology
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Older adults face barriers to adopting technology for independent living.
- Existing technological solutions often fail to address user reluctance.
- There is a need for user-friendly assistive technologies for aging populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and evaluate a smart mirror platform designed to increase technology acceptance among older adults.
- To address reluctance in using home-based and wearable assistive technologies.
- To support independent living for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases and promote home-based physical rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- Development of a hardware and software platform centered around a smart mirror.
- Integration of digital solutions focused on usability and overcoming user reluctance.
- Evaluation of reliability, usability, resource consumption, performance, and accuracy in pilot studies within the SHAPES project.
- Focus on two use cases: support for neurodegenerative diseases and physical rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- Initial pilot evaluations within the SHAPES project assessed key performance aspects.
- The platform demonstrated potential in addressing older adults' reluctance towards technology.
- Usability and reliability were key considerations in the development and evaluation phases.
Conclusions:
- The SHAPES smart mirror platform has the potential to be a technological breakthrough.
- It can help overcome barriers preventing older adults from using assistive technologies.
- The system shows promise for enhancing independent living and rehabilitation for the elderly.
Keywords:
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