Research Projects
Ongoing Projects
Ambient Alerts
The Ambient Alert project built upon previous research from the Georgia Tech related to aging in place and notifications in a home environment.
This project explores the use of technologies in the bathroom to assist older adults with independent living in the home.
Gait Speed
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
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
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
This project explores the potential benefits of assistive robots in the home for helping older adults live independently.
Home Tech Care Support
Emerging smart home technologies provide opportunities to research the application of said tech for independent living.
Hydrostream
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
How can we apply design thinking and inclusive design principles to different problems?