Rogers, W. A., Essa, I., & Fisk, A. D. (2007). “Designing a technology coach”. Ergonomics in Design. A Publication of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (PDF) FEATURE AT A GLANCE: Technology in the home environment has the potential to support older adults in a variety of ways. We took an interdisciplinary approach (human factors/ergonomics […]
Anne Eisenberg (2001)“A ‘Smart’ Home, to Avoid the Nursing Home” New York Times Circuits Section, April 5, 2001 Issue Quote from the Article: “Cameras are going to rule one day at the Georgia Tech house, though, staff members there say. Dr. Irfan A. Essa, a computer science professor at Georgia Tech, is one of the […]
The Aware Home Is it possible to create a home environment that is aware of its occupants whereabouts and activities? If we build such a home, how can it provide services to its residents that enhance their quality of life or help them to maintain independence as they age? The Aware Home Research Initiative (AHRI) […]