Advanced sensing solutions for ambient assisted living: The NATIFLife framework
Bruno Andò, Salvatore Baglio, Salvatore Castorina, Ruben Crispino, Vincenzo Marletta
Abstract
The term assistive technology identifies a wide range of solutions and services to improve the life quality of frail people, by supporting them in performing everyday tasks, accessing public services, participating in education and civic life, as well as performing well at their job [1]-[3]. Potential users of assistive technology are elders, sometimes with disabilities, diseases or mental health conditions. To highlight the crucial role of assistive technologies, it should be considered that by 2050, one out of six people in the world will be over the age of 65, almost doubled as respect to the current situation [1]-[3]. In general, it can be affirmed that frail people may incur difficulties while performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as eating, drinking, mobility, housework, use of home appliances, social interactions and many other everyday activities.