Research Projects
Ongoing Projects
Ambient Alerts
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The Ambient Alert project built upon previous research from the Georgia Tech related to aging in place and notifications in a home environment.
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This project explores the use of technologies in the bathroom to assist older adults with independent living in the home.
Gait Speed
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The purpose of this project is to develop a reliable, simple, and cost-effective solution to measuring gait speed in clinical and home settings.
Wireless RERC
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The Georgia Institute of Technology, in partnership with Georgia State University, the University of Texas, Arlington, the Shepherd Center and other stakeholders, has established a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) for Wireless Inclusive Technologies (WIT RERC).
Archived Projects
SleepSmart
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SleepSmart was a class project focused on understanding sleep patterns and responding with light and soothing sound to match those patterns and preferences.
Assistive Mobile Manipulation
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This project explores the potential benefits of assistive robots in the home for helping older adults live independently.
Home Tech Care Support
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Emerging smart home technologies provide opportunities to research the application of said tech for independent living.
Hydrostream
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Hydrostream (or Hydrosense) is a server-based platform for the collection, visualization, annotation and analysis of water pressure in a home setting.
Participatory Design Workshops
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How can we apply design thinking and inclusive design principles to different problems?