Smart Homes Will Enhance Your Old Age
From: IDG Connect - 07/15/2014
By: Sebastian Conran

A new class of assistive robotic devices that we term Physically-Assistive
Mobile Intelligent Appliances (PAMIAs) will need to be developed to be
inclusive (useful to anyone) but will be particularly important for older
people or those with disabilities - encouraging autonomy (personal
independence) and supporting a socially-engaged and enjoyable lifestyle. The
bathroom is an area that is particularly ripe for redesign to improve its
effectiveness and ease of use, enabling users to carry out their daily
hygiene regimes easily, comfortably and privately.

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