Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe older adults's perceptions and reactions to smart home technologies/applications at the Gator-Tech Smart Home. METHOD: Three focus groups of older adults with various impairments were held at the University of Florida Gator-Tech Smart Home. Eight technologies/applications were demonstrated and a structured discussion followed each demonstration. Content analysis was used to identify participants' perceptions of smart home technology. RESULTS: Overall, most participants responded favorably toward the smart door and voice activation than any other smart technology/application. CONCLUSION: The data is being used to modify current smart home applications and guide future smart technology/application design. Copyright.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 60-72 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2007 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
Keywords
- Activities of daily living
- Assisted living
- Assistive technology
- Gerontologic care
- Smart technology
Disciplines
- Occupational Therapy
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