Ambient Assisted Living [electronic resource] : 6. AAL-Kongress 2013 Berlin, Germany, January 22. - 23. , 2013 /
AAL-Kongress(6th :2013 :Berlin, Germany)
Wichert, Reiner.editor.
Klausing, Helmut.editor.
In this book, leading authors in the field discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 6th AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts  an additional emphasis  on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications.
Description based upon print version of record.
Sensor Technology -- Assistance and Robotic Systems -- Activity Recognition -- Evaluation, User Acceptance and Usability -- Platforms -- Interaction -- Training Systems -- Community Conclusions.
In this book, leading authors in the field discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 6th AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts  an additional emphasis  on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications.
Biomedical engineering.
Economic policy.
Aging.
Geriatrics.
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
R & D/Technology Policy.
Aging.
Geriatrics/Gerontology.

Advanced Technologies and Societal Change