The present study has investigated to what extent additive manufacturing technologies can
be successfully applied to the construction of large-scale structures. The central concept of …

Various smart services and technologies have been developed to support older adults' well-
ness, make their daily tasks easier, and enhance their overall quality of life. When people …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an important technology that supports daily social life and
economic activities. It contributes greatly to the sustainable growth of Japan's economy and …

This research explores current strategies and approaches directed to integrate innovative
technologies in the home modification process to support independent living and ageing in …

In the last decades, given the necessity of assisting fragile citizens, of which elderly
represent a significant portion, a considerable research effort has been devoted to the use of …

This book focuses on the design of displays and user interfaces for the older user. Aging is
related to complex mental, physical, and social changes. While conventional wisdom says …

Health and social care provision needs to change in order to meet the needs of an increase
in the number of people living with dementia. Environmental design, technology and …

Emerging assistive technologies (AT), such as voice assistants (VA), impact the citizenry and
organisations. Amongst those affected, there is a group of people with developmental and …

The increasingly ageing population and the tendency to live alone have led science and
engineering researchers to search for health care solutions. In the COVID 19 pandemic, the …

Gridshells are shells where the structural system is some kind of grid of linear members
rather than a surface. With today's focus on environmentally friendly solutions, gridshells …