In the SmartSenior research project, new technologies are developed, tested and brought to market readiness. The aim of the project is to create a platform of tailored infrastructure solutions, that is viable for the future, upon which a great many complementary applications and services can be built.
The environments addressed by the technological projects of SmartSenior are described in more detail in the »scenarios«. The aim is to provide well-considered solutions for the entire environment surrounding of the senior citizen. Concrete project results, such as aids that have proven themselves in practice, can be found under »results«.
As Thomas Rachel, member of the Bundestag and Parliamentary Secretary of State at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, explains:
»Intelligent systems of assistance for senior citizens can help to prevent accidents and illness, make everyday tasks at home easier to deal with and the personal environment safer.«