This paper presents a multi-layer scheme to control a formation of three mobile robots. Each layer works as an independent module, dealing with a specific part of the problem of formation control, thus giving to the system more flexibility. In order to reduce formation errors, the proposed architecture …

We laten steeds meer sporen na: door op internet te surfen, door onze mobiele telefoon te gebruiken, door RFID-labels bij ons te dragen of door ons binnen het blikveld van camera’s te bewegen. Door de contextuele informatie die dit genereert te gebruiken als aanvulling op de ‘klassieke’ methode van gezichtsherkenning …

Artikel 'In 2022 past een forensisch lab in de broekzak van een technisch rechercheur. Toekomstscenario door Wouter Teeuw, lector Ambient Intelligence bij het Saxion Kenniscentrum Design en Technologie, over geraffineerd sporenonderzoek door samengaan van technologieën en ambient intelligence.

Technology that supports older adults can have a positive effect on their psychological and physical well-being in a way that they may live independently for longer periods of time. This study is conducted to identify relevant factors that influence the use of smart home and telecare technologies in …

The 'implementation' and use of smart home technology to lengthen independent living of non-instutionalized elderly have not always been flawless. The purpose of this study is to show that problems with smart home technology can be partially ascribed to differences in perception of the stakeholders involved. …

The effectiveness of smart home technology in home care situations depends on the acceptance and use of the technology by both users and end-users. In the Netherlands many projects have started to introduce smart home technology and telecare in the homes of elderly people, but only some have been successful. …

This paper presents the results of a study on how elderly people perceive an intelligent system, embedded in their home, which should enable them to live independently longer. Users of a motion sensor system were interviewed about their experiences. A sensor system that autonomously works as well as …