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| The Engineering Handbook of Smart Technology for Aging, Disability and Independence | ||
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| Provides a thorough analysis of the technologies promoting independence for older persons as they face age related declines and age related chronic conditions. Chapters discuss the needs of the elderly and disabled, including a breakdown of demographics, government spending, growth rate, etc. Other topics include assistive devices and alternative forms of communication, human-machine interaction, robotics, user mobility, smart environment technologies, applications and services for people with special needs, accessibility and design methods for assistive technology, and emerging standards and guidelines, all written by experts in their respective fields. |
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