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integration of different technologies (including robotics, mechatronics,
wireless technologies) in shared standardized networks for validation in
different environments (e.g. home, clinical, workplace);
development of comprehensive computational neuroscience-based models to
be integrated into shared standardized networks (motor, sensory and cognitive
prediction in healthy and disabled subjects);
development of individualized self-adaptive neuroscience-based models for
monitoring, predicting and supporting motor, sensory and cognitive
behaviours in healthy and disabled subjects;
validation of self-adaptive neuroscience-based models in healthy and disabled
subjects (different classes of disability - motor, sensory and cognitive- and
severity);
integration of individualized self-adaptive models for monitoring, predicting
and supporting motor, sensory and cognitive behaviours in healthy and
disabled subjects into pervasive networks;
development of specific pervasive networks for different environments (e.g.
home, clinics, workplace) and different needs (healthy young, healthy elderly,
disabled subjects);
validation of individualized self-adaptive specific pervasive networks.
5.4. Interacting
The convergence of pervasive computing, ambient networks and intelligent-user
interfaces has enabled the development of ambient intelligence and associated services.
Human beings and machines will be surrounded by intelligent interfaces supported by
computing and networking technology in everyday objects. This will lead to situations
in which the environment is “aware” of a human or agent presence, and in which the
agents and devices are aware of their environment and of their location. Taking into
account the individuality and current activities of the person present and the behaviour
of machines, services will be capable of tracking users and of adaptively using many
kinds of interaction technologies.
Our vision of AAL is firmly based on the strong evolution of mainstream ICT, that
each year provides new functions and features, while reducing the costs of previous
devices. New functions and features can support people throughout the day, e.g. by
keeping today's complex life organised, by assisting in their daily activities, by
dynamically creating social networks, by stimulating healthy behaviour, or by
monitoring for health and security hazards. So, AAL products and services support
people in reaching their real-world goals, are intuitive to use and automatically adapt to
user capabilities and context of use.
Easy interaction with systems and services is especially important for elderly who
often has some physical, perception or cognitive impairments, or combinations of
those. The ever-increasing system complexity might otherwise severely affect usability
and product adoption. It should be noted that improved ease of use will benefit all, not
just elderly.
Whereas traditional ICT products are linked to a single user or a single location, AAL
services tend to be distributed across a wide area, resulting in a dynamic context of use.
The use of context-aware technology enables adaptive system behaviour in order to
manage these changing contexts. The increase in system adaptation might however itself
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