In On the Mode of Existence of Technical Objects (1958), French philosopher Gilbert Simondon noticed that humans were losing their reciprocal connection with technology. We push buttons without understanding what’s happening ‘inside’ the machine – whether it’s a light switch or a smartphone. ‘For Simondon, …

The Perimeter Security industry is experiencing rapid growth as the need for security measures is growing which is a result of the rising threat of terrorist attacks and shift in governmental regulations in regard to security. Sensurity is a new player in the perimeter security market where it tries …

Ik heb mijn afstuderen gekoppeld aan mooie herinneringen uit mijn eigen jeugd, hedendaagse jeugdproblematiek en huisvesting van basisonderwijs. In grote steden ontstaat een groot tekort aan scholen waarbij de kwaliteit snel ten koste kan gaan van de kwantiteit. Daarnaast besteden jongeren tegenwoordig …

We present a method for measuring gait velocity of older adults using data from existing ambient sensor networks. Gait velocity is an important predictor of fall risk and functional health. In contrast to other approaches that use specific sensors or sensor configurations, our method imposes no constraints …

The presentation of extraneous (i.e., irrelevant or unnecessary) information may hamper learning with multimedia. The present study examined whether people can learn to ignore unnecessary information with increasing experience with the task and whether this depends on the layout of that information. …

Background: Computer-based cognitive rehabilitation is used to improve cognitive functioning after stroke. However, knowledge on adherence rates of stroke patients is limited. Objective: To describe stroke patients’ adherence with a brain training program using two frequencies of health professionals’ …

Technology is responsible for major systemic changes within the global financial sector. This sector has already developed into a comprehensive network of mutually connected people and computers. Algorithms play a crucial role within this network. An algorithm is in essence merely a set of instructions …

The objective of this study was to understand community-dwelling older people’s readiness for receiving telehealth by studying their intention to use videoconferencing and capacities for using digital technology in daily life as indicators. A mixed-method triangulation design was used. First, a cross-sectional …

Dit onderzoek gaat over gebruikerservaringen, het gaat ook over roken en het gaat over stoppen met roken. Dat laatste is voor veel gebruikers blijkbaar moeilijk en daarom wordt op verschillende manieren ondersteuning geboden aan mensen die willen stoppen met roken. Een daarvan is Blended Smoking Cessation …