Demonstration of a platform to aid single living elderly (55+) to live independently in their own homes with help of technology in Grimstad, Norway, June 2013.

This is a report about a graduation project performed at Delft University of Technology. To test some of their gaming related research in a real life environment, they are setting up a platform called @Large. This platform will add massive multiplayer components to several games. The first game to support …

Connectivity does not automatically provide NEC, but there is no NEC without connectivity. The integration of UCSs into a C2 network can significantly reduce the amount of voice communication needed to coordinate and synchronize events. The integration of UCSs into an ATMnetwork provides the basis for …

Described are a number of national and local initiatives that are taken to motivate young people to choose for technical education. From the local initiatives we focus on the area where Fontys and Actemium are located; the southeast of the Netherlands. Not only governmental organizations and foundations …

Background: Most older adults prefer to age in place, and supporting older adults to remain in their own homes and communities is also favored by policy makers. Technology can play a role in staying independent, active and healthy. However, the use of technology varies considerably among older adults. …