Nonna Lea and a robot called Mr. Robin

Nonna Lea and a robot called Mr. Robin
Author:DigitalAgendaEU

"A safer and healthier old age -- that is the aim of GiraffPlus, an FP7 project led by researchers at Örebro University, Sweden. With a focus of developing sophisticated aids for the elderly in close collaboration with the intended users, the project is now testing the new technology in real homes, such as the one of Nonna Lea in Rome. 

Thanks to Nonna Lea for opening us a door into her life
Her Blog: nonnalea.wordpress.com"


Smart homes technology tested in real homes - the Giraffplus project

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A safer and healthier old age – that is the aim of GiraffPlus, an FP7 project led by researchers at Örebro University, Sweden. With a focus of developing sophisticated aids for the elderly in close collaboration with the intended users, the project is now about to test the new technology in real homes. A pressure sensor can monitor the time that a person has been located in e.g. the bed. They can also be placed under carpets, in sofas etc. The system has already been tested in a demo apartment in Örebro, but the next step is for researchers in Sweden, Italy and Spain to evaluate the new technology in real homes. Two users in Örebro are about to have the system installed. During the autumn, another three homes will be added. In the same way, the technology will be introduced in Malaga and in Rome. All in all, the GiraffPlus system will be tested in 15 different homes in the three countries, says Anette Forsberg, who is overseeing the primary healthcare aspects of the project. (www.oru.se).