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Department Research
Abstract
: This proposed research aims at developing a smart home
solution that is environmentally friendly, maintains/enhances occupant
lifestyles, and care users both physiologically and psychologically, especially
the elderly and physically impaired people. However, there are several
technical challenges exist in this environment in the areas of green
communication, sensing, health and wellness and home operations. In this
research project, we plan to investigate and overcome the technical challenges
associated with these areas of a smart home system by developing new
methodologies, techniques and systems. We believe that the key to realizing
this goal lies in developing enabling hybrid technologies that are user-friendly,
affordable, and allow for seamless transition as new technologies evolve, such
as cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), 5G wireless networking, sensor
networks and Fog Computing. Such an integrated system can augment current
healthcare methods and empower healthcare professionals and patients with an
advanced personalized Smart home for continuous monitoring, quality of
diagnosis and prognosis, and finally assessing rehabilitation efficacy for better
treatment, well-being and smart care. The proposed home solution will
facilitate health care cost reduction, early release from hospital, quality patient
care through continuous monitoring, reduced pressure on health care providers
and finally accessibility to care for undeserved population in remote areas of
GCC countries.
Team
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Lead PI: Dr. Amr Mohamed
PI: Dr. Abdullah Al-Ali
Environmentally-Friendly Smart Home for Elderly and
Physically Impaired People
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