Casiddu / Porfirione / Monteriù Ambient Assisted Living

Italian Forum 2017
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-3-030-04672-9
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band 540, 361 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering

This book documents the state of the art in the field of ambient assisted living (AAL), highlighting the impressive potential of novel methodologies and technologies to enhance well-being and promote active ageing. It covers a broad range of topics, with sections on technological sensors and platforms, social robotics for assistance, assistance and care applications, health and medical support methodologies and technologies, as well as the analysis, modelling and design of AAL services.
The book comprises a selection of the best papers presented at the 8th Italian Forum on Ambient Assisted Living (ForitAAL 2017), which was held in Genoa, Italy, in June 2017 and brought together researchers, technology teams and professional associations, as well as representatives of the Italian regions and advisors to the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research, with the goal of developing a consensus on how to improve provisions for the elderly and impaired. The respective contributions offer valuable insights into how the latest advances can help address the needs of the elderly and those with chronic health conditions. They also underscore the need for AAL to continue moving toward multidisciplinary integration, so as to embrace the various disciplines that place the user of services at the centre of the design process.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Casiddu, Niccolò

Porfirione, Claudia

Monteriù, Andrea

Cavallo, Filippo

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Conference Organization;6
1.1;General Chair;6
1.2;Honorary Chairs;6
1.3;Scientific Committee;6
1.4;Organizing Committee;7
2;Preface;8
3;Contents;10
4;Technological Sensors and Platforms;14
5;Radar Sensing of Vital Signs in Assisted Living Applications;15
5.1;1 Introduction;16
5.2;2 Related Work;17
5.3;3 Materials and Methods;19
5.3.1;3.1 System Overview;19
5.3.2;3.2 Algorithmic Framework for Vital Signs Detection;19
5.3.3;3.3 Experimental Setup;24
5.4;4 Results and Discussion;27
5.5;5 Conclusion;31
5.6;References;32
6;Smart Monitoring of User and Home Environment: The Health@Home Acquisition Framework;35
6.1;1 Introduction;36
6.2;2 Materials and Methods;36
6.2.1;2.1 The Core Framework;37
6.2.2;2.2 Data Storage and Cloud;39
6.2.3;2.3 User Interface;39
6.3;3 Experimental Setup;40
6.3.1;3.1 Data Processing;41
6.4;4 Analysis of Results;44
6.5;5 Conclusions;47
6.6;References;48
7;RESTOQUI: A Platform to Live at Home All Your Life;50
7.1;1 Introduction;51
7.2;2 The Concept;52
7.3;3 Designing Restoqui;56
7.4;4 Discussion;60
7.5;5 Conclusion;60
7.6;References;61
8;Heterogeneous Non Obtrusive Platform to Monitor, Assist and Provide Recommendations to Elders at Home: The MoveCare Platform;63
8.1;1 Introduction;64
8.2;2 MoveCare Platform Overview;65
8.3;3 The Service Layer: Monitoring, Assistance and Activities;66
8.3.1;3.1 Activity Center;66
8.3.2;3.2 Monitoring and Environmental Data;67
8.3.3;3.3 Assistance;69
8.4;4 The Elements of the MoveCare Platform;70
8.4.1;4.1 Virtual Caregiver;70
8.4.2;4.2 A Service Robot;73
8.4.3;4.3 The Community of MoveCare Users;74
8.4.4;4.4 The Monitoring Systems;75
8.5;5 Evaluation;75
8.6;6 Conclusion;76
8.7;References;77
9;Virtual Modeling of the Elderly to Improve Health and Wellbeing Status: Experiences in the Active Ageing at Home Project;80
9.1;1 Introduction;81
9.2;2 Virtual Model;83
9.3;3 An Example of Virtual Model Usage;87
9.4;4 Discussion;90
9.5;5 Conclusions;91
9.6;References;92
10;How to Increase Older Adults’ Accessibility to Mobile Technology? The New ECOMODE Camera;93
10.1;1 Older Adults and Mobile Technology;93
10.2;2 The ECOMODE Technology;97
10.3;3 The ECOMODE Interaction Design;98
10.3.1;3.1 A Study with Older Adults;99
10.3.2;3.2 Expert Interviews;100
10.4;4 Conclusions;102
10.5;References;103
11;Assistive Robotics;107
12;Degrees of Empathy: Humans’ Empathy Toward Humans, Animals, Robots and Objects;108
12.1;1 Introduction;109
12.2;2 Empathy;109
12.3;3 Empathy Toward Robots, Technologies and Objects;112
12.4;4 Methods;113
12.4.1;4.1 Paticipants;113
12.4.2;4.2 Stimuli;113
12.4.3;4.3 Procedure;114
12.4.4;4.4 Data Handling;115
12.5;5 Results;115
12.6;6 Discussion and Final Remarks;118
12.7;References;119
13;Human-Robot Cooperation via Brain Computer Interface in Assistive Scenario;121
13.1;1 Introduction;122
13.2;2 Methods;124
13.2.1;2.1 Object Selection;125
13.2.2;2.2 Object Recognition;127
13.2.3;2.3 Robot Motion Planning;129
13.3;3 Experimental Trial;130
13.4;4 Results;131
13.4.1;4.1 BCI Classifier Accuracy;132
13.4.2;4.2 Object Recognition Accuracy;132
13.4.3;4.3 Pick and Place Performance;133
13.5;5 Conclusions and Future Works;134
13.6;References;135
14;ACCRA Project: Agile Co-Creation for Robots and Aging;138
14.1;1 Introduction;139
14.2;2 ACCRA Project Overview;141
14.3;3 ACCRA Applications;142
14.4;4 ACCRA Methodology;143
14.4.1;4.1 Step I: Needs Analysis;144
14.4.2;4.2 Step II: Agile Co-Creation;146
14.4.3;4.3 Step III: Experimentation;149
14.5;5 ACCRA Architecture;149
14.6;6 Discussion;151
14.7;7 Conclusion;153
14.8;References;154
15;The CARESSES EU-Japan Project: Making Assistive Robots Culturally Competent;156
15.1;1 Introduction;157
15.2;2 Facets of Cultural Competence;158
15.3;3 The CARESSES Approach;159
15.4;4 Development Methodology;161
15.4.1;4.1 Initial Scenarios;162
15.4.2;4.2 Elicitation of Guidelines;164
15.5;5 Technical Solutions;165
15.5.1;5.1 System Architecture;165
15.5.2;5.2 Cultural Knowledge Base;166
15.5.3;5.3 Culturally-Sensitive Planning and Execution;167
15.5.4;5.4 Culture-Aware Human-Robot Interaction;167
15.6;6 Evaluation Strategy;169
15.7;7 Current Status and Future Work;170
15.8;8 Conclusions;173
15.9;References;173
16;The Role of Social Robots in Public Space;175
16.1;1 Introduction;176
16.2;2 The Robot in Public Space;176
16.3;3 Methods;178
16.4;4 Results;180
16.4.1;4.1 Video Analysis;180
16.4.2;4.2 Analysis of Self-report Questionnaires;182
16.5;5 Discussion and Final Remarks;186
16.6;References;188
17;Assistance and Care Applications;191
18;Towards the Development of an Integrated Care Platform for Frail Older Adults: Setting the Technological Priorities from a Stakeholder Perspective;192
18.1;1 Introduction;193
18.2;2 Methodology;194
18.2.1;2.1 Study Design;194
18.2.2;2.2 Participants;194
18.2.3;2.3 Procedure;195
18.2.4;2.4 Data Analysis;196
18.3;3 Results;197
18.4;4 Conclusions;198
18.5;References;200
19;ViTA: Virtual Trainer for Aging;201
19.1;1 Introduction;202
19.2;2 Materials and Methods;204
19.2.1;2.1 General System Overview;204
19.2.2;2.2 System Main Components and Architecture;205
19.3;3 Experimentation Phase and Expected Results;206
19.3.1;3.1 Procedure;206
19.3.2;3.2 Experimental Protocol;207
19.3.3;3.3 Expected Results and Advantages;208
19.4;4 Conclusion;208
19.5;References;209
20;Do the Right Task! Supporting Volunteers Timetabling with Preferences Through the Sponsor Platform;211
20.1;1 Introduction;211
20.2;2 A Selection of Works in Teamwork Building;213
20.3;3 The Sponsor Project;214
20.4;4 The Televita Case;215
20.5;5 Timetabling as a Binary Integer Programming Problem;218
20.6;6 The SponsorT Front-End;220
20.6.1;6.1 The SponsorT Desktop App;220
20.6.2;6.2 The SponsorT Mobile App;224
20.7;7 Conclusions and Future Works;225
20.8;References;225
21;ReMoVES Remote Monitoring Validation Engineering System: New Way of Care;228
21.1;1 Introduction;229
21.2;2 Objectives and Constraints;230
21.3;3 Technical Description;231
21.4;4 Exercising Through Serious Games;232
21.5;5 Movements and Therapy Application;234
21.5.1;5.1 Upper Limb;235
21.5.2;5.2 Lower Limb;235
21.5.3;5.3 Balance Shift;235
21.5.4;5.4 Sit to Stand;236
21.5.5;5.5 Hand, Wrist and Fingers Movements;236
21.6;6 Data Processing;236
21.7;7 Preliminary Results;238
21.8;8 Conclusions;240
21.9;References;241
22;OPENCARE: Emergent Technologies for the Care of Older Adults in Residential Facilities;242
22.1;1 Background;243
22.2;2 The OPENCARE Project;243
22.3;3 The OPENCARE Solutions;244
22.4;4 The Participatory Design Approach;246
22.5;5 Discussion and Conclusion;247
22.6;References;249
23;Health and Medical Support Methodologies and Technologies;250
24;A Wearable Device to Support the Pull Test in Parkinson Disease;251
24.1;1 Introduction;251
24.2;2 The System Developed to Support the Pull Test;253
24.2.1;2.1 The Pull Test Protocol;253
24.2.2;2.2 The Backward Tug Assessment;254
24.2.3;2.3 The Postural Instability Assessment;256
24.3;3 Experimental Results;257
24.4;4 Conclusions;257
24.5;References;259
25;Study of the Usability of an Adaptive Smart Home Interface for People with Alzheimer’s Disease;261
25.1;1 Introduction;261
25.2;2 The Adaptive Smart Home;263
25.3;3 Methods;264
25.4;4 Results;266
25.5;5 Discussion and Conclusion;267
25.6;References;268
26;DAPHNE: A Novel e-Health System for the Diagnosis and the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease;270
26.1;1 Introduction;271
26.2;2 Materials and Methods;273
26.2.1;2.1 Clinical Hypotheses;273
26.2.2;2.2 Clinical Objectives and Services;274
26.3;3 Results and Discussion;275
26.3.1;3.1 Hardware: Sensorized Wearable Devices;275
26.3.2;3.2 Software: Cloud Platform Layers;277
26.3.3;3.3 Data Security;280
26.3.4;3.4 Preliminary Results;280
26.3.5;3.5 Clinical Impact;280
26.3.6;3.6 Economic Impact;281
26.3.7;3.7 Technological Impact;283
26.4;4 Conclusion;284
26.5;References;285
27;MARIO Project: Experimentation in the Hospital Setting;288
27.1;1 Introduction;290
27.2;2 Materials and Methods;291
27.2.1;2.1 Diagnosis of Dementia, and Cognitive-Neuropsychiatric-Affective Assessment;292
27.2.2;2.2 Evaluation of Social Aspects and Resilience;292
27.2.3;2.3 Quality of Life and Caregiver Burden Level Assessment;293
27.2.4;2.4 Clinical Assessment;293
27.2.5;2.5 Acceptability and Usability Assessment;293
27.2.6;2.6 Statistical Analysis;293
27.3;3 Results;294
27.3.1;3.1 First Trial Outcomes;294
27.3.2;3.2 Second Trial Outcomes;296
27.4;4 Conclusion;299
27.5;References;300
28;Analysis, Modelling and Design of AAL Services;303
29;DayD: Smart System to Monitor Patients’ Swallowing;304
29.1;1 Introduction;305
29.1.1;1.1 Literature Review on Dysphagia;305
29.1.2;1.2 Review of Existing Dysphagia Applications;307
29.1.3;1.3 Review of Existing Dysphagia Devices: Patents and Market;309
29.2;2 Objectives;310
29.3;3 DayD Project Concept;311
29.3.1;3.1 General Design Considerations;311
29.3.2;3.2 Hardware Specifications;312
29.3.3;3.3 Software Specifications;314
29.4;4 Next Steps;316
29.4.1;4.1 First Functional Prototype;316
29.5;5 Conclusions;316
29.6;References;318
30;Age-Friendly City and Walkability: Data from Observations Towards Simulations;320
30.1;1 Introduction and Related Work;320
30.2;2 Observation Results;321
30.3;3 Discussion;323
30.4;References;324
31;A Novel Model for Improving the Social Healthcare of the Italian Older People. Step 1: Sample Analysis;326
31.1;1 Introduction;327
31.2;2 State of the Art;328
31.2.1;2.1 The Current Social Healthcare Model in Europe;328
31.2.2;2.2 Focus on the Italian Model: Main Issues;329
31.3;3 Analysis of the Reference Sample;329
31.3.1;3.1 Questionnaire;330
31.3.2;3.2 Results;330
31.4;4 Improving the Social Healthcare Model;333
31.5;5 Conclusions;335
31.6;References;336
32;Assisted Coaching for Older People: Initial Considerations;337
32.1;1 Introduction;338
32.2;2 The Assisted Coaching Apps;338
32.3;3 The Study;339
32.3.1;3.1 Methods and Participants;340
32.3.2;3.2 Results;341
32.4;4 Discussions;345
32.5;5 Conclusions;346
32.6;References;347
33;Service Design: Thinking Experiences for Playing an Active Role in Society;349
33.1;1 Active Elderly/Old Age;349
33.2;2 Autonomy and Loneliness;350
33.2.1;2.1 Home Base Versus Home Shelter;351
33.2.2;2.2 Inclusiveness Versus Specificity;351
33.2.3;2.3 Role Versus Commitment;351
33.3;3 Active Citizenship;352
33.3.1;3.1 Service Design;353
33.3.2;3.2 Case Studies;354
33.4;4 Conclusions;357
33.5;References;358
34;Author Index;360