SOPRANO --- An Ambient Assisted Living System for Supporting Older People at Home

Authors:
Andrew Sixsmith;Sonja Meuller;Felicitas Lull;Michael Klein;Ilse Bierhoff;Sarah Delaney;Robert Savage
Affiliations:
Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3;Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3;Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3;Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3;Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3;Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3;Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3
Venue:
ICOST '09 Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Smart Homes and Health Telematics: Ambient Assistive Health and Wellness Management in the Heart of the City
Year:
2009

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Abstract

SOPRANO (Service-oriented programmable smart environments for Older Europeans) is a EU-funded project to develop an ambient assisted living (AAL) system to enhance the lives of frail and disabled older people. SOPRANO uses pervasive technologies such as sensors, actuators, smart interfaces, and artificial intelligence to create a more supportive home environment. SOPRANO provides additional safety and security, supporting independent living and social participation and improving quality of life. The paper describes the user-driven approach to research and development within the SOPRANO project and presents results that have emerged from this iterative process. The paper concludes by discussing benefits of the user-driven approach and future plans for system demonstration and large-scale field trials.