In this book, 22 authors discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications.
| ISBN: | 9783642423963 |
| Publication date: | 28th November 2014 |
| Author: | Reiner Wichert, Birgid Eberhardt |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 318 pages |
| Series: | Advanced Technologies and Societal Change |
| Genres: |
Biomedical engineering Life sciences: general issues Computer applications in the social and behavioural sciences Geriatric medicine Economics |