In this paper we present the concept and initial design stages of the TaSST (Tactile Sleeve for Social Touch). The TaSST consists of a soft pressure-sensitive input layer, and an output layer containing vibration motors. A touch to ones own sleeve is felt as a vibration on the sleeve of another person. …

In this paper we investigate the expression of emotions through mediated touch. Participants used the Tactile Sleeve for Social Touch (TaSST), a wearable sleeve that consists of a pressure sensitive input layer, and a vibration motor output layer, to record a number of expressions of discrete emotions. …

In this paper we outline the design process of TaSST (Tactile Sleeve for Social Touch), a touch-sensitive vibrotactile arm sleeve. The TaSST was designed to enable two people to communicate different types of touches over a distance. The touch-sensitive surface of the sleeve consists of a grid of 4x3 …

Smart home technology has been introduced as a potential solution to support ageing in place, to enhance the quality of life of residents, or to decrease the workload of professionals. The ability of smart home technology is to monitor the activity of daily living and safety of residents. The aim of …

In april 2012 stond ruim 7.500.000 miljoen vierkante meter kantoorruimte leeg. Dat is ruim 14 procent van het totale aanbod (DTZ Zadelhoff, 2012). Dit is verspilling van ruimte, terwijl er nog steeds vraag is naar studentenwoningen en andere bestemmingen. Er zijn al diverse instrumenten ontwikkeld om …

Huisdieren krijgen een steeds belangrijkere rol in het Nederlandse huishouden. Toch zijn er nog steeds veel welzijnsproblemen bij huisdieren. Het overgrote deel van deze welzijnsproblemen wordt veroorzaakt door verkeerde voeding. De consument is erg afhankelijk van het aanbod van voedingsproducten in …

There is no clear overview of the current dietary practices and problems with regard to elephants within Dutch and Belgian zoos, so to be able to assess whether zoos comply with current requirements. The goal of this study was to gain insight in the present feeding practices of the African (Loxodonta …

In recent years, the effects of the physical environment on the healing process and well-being have proved to be increasingly relevant for patients and their families (PF) as well as for healthcare staff. The discussions focus on traditional and institutionally designed healthcare facilities (HCF) relative …

Stichting Jeugdformaat biedt professionele ondersteuning aan kinderen en jongeren die (om welke reden dan ook) het even niet op eigen kracht of met hulp van ouders redden. De afdeling huisvesting en facilitair beheer (nader te noemen HV&FB) verzorgt binnen stichting Jeugdformaat het beheer van alle panden, …

Purpose In recent years, the effects of the physical environment on the healing process and well-being has proved to be increasingly relevant for the patient, family, carers (PFC), and staff. Moreover, it is a growing concern among health care providers, environmental psychologist, consultants, qualified …