[Tyler]

Robots: Smart Homes
     


As we've noted previously, robots may well be the future of aging. But
mobile robots are not the only option - integrating sensors and
actuators into buildings to create smart homes may offer
different, complementary benefits. In the new episode of the Robots podcast, Roger Orpwood, director
of the Bath Institute of
Medical Engineering in the UK, explains how smart homes can be used
to help dementia patients stay independent and receive better care. In a
second interview Andrew
Sixsmith, Professor of Gerontology
at the Simon Fraser University in Canada, then shares his insights
into the problems and some smart home solutions for dementia patients from a
medical perspective. Tune
in!

   

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