RADIO--Robots in Assisted Living - Unobtrusive, Efficient, Reliable and Modular Solutions for Independent Ageing

RADIO--Robots in Assisted Living - Unobtrusive, Efficient, Reliable and Modular Solutions for Independent Ageing

von: Vangelis Karkaletsis, Stasinos Konstantopoulos, Nikolaos S. Voros, Roberta Annicchiarico, Maria Dagi

Springer-Verlag, 2018

ISBN: 9783319923307

Sprache: Englisch

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RADIO--Robots in Assisted Living - Unobtrusive, Efficient, Reliable and Modular Solutions for Independent Ageing



  Preface 5  
  Acknowledgements 7  
  Contents 8  
  About the Editors 10  
  1 Introduction to the RADIO Project 13  
     1.1 Introduction 13  
     1.2 Project Objectives 14  
     1.3 Overview of RADIO Outcomes 14  
     1.4 Conclusion 16  
     References 16  
  Early Detection of Emerging Functional Impairments 17  
  2 A System of Recognition Services for Clinical Assessment 18  
     2.1 Introduction 18  
     2.2 Audio-Based Event Recognition 20  
        2.2.1 Feature Extraction 20  
        2.2.2 Audio Feature Aggregation 21  
        2.2.3 Audio Recognition 22  
     2.3 Recognizing Events in Visual Content 23  
        2.3.1 Preprocessing 23  
        2.3.2 Motion Detection 24  
        2.3.3 Silhouette Tracking 24  
        2.3.4 Behaviour and Activity Detection 25  
        2.3.5 Fused Audiovisual Analysis 25  
     2.4 ADL Recognition Architecture 26  
     2.5 Conclusion 28  
     References 28  
  3 Obtrusiveness Considerations of AAL Environments 30  
     3.1 Introduction 30  
     3.2 Physical Dimension 31  
     3.3 Usability Dimension 32  
     3.4 Privacy Dimension 34  
     3.5 Function Dimension 35  
     3.6 Human Interaction Dimension 35  
     3.7 Self-concept Dimension 37  
     3.8 Routine Dimension 38  
     3.9 Sustainability Dimension 38  
     3.10 Obtrusiveness and RADIO Home Visitors 39  
     3.11 Conclusions 40  
     References 40  
  4 Realistic and Unobtrusive Solutions for Independent Ageing 44  
     4.1 Introduction 44  
     4.2 Realistic Monitoring Solutions and Obtrusiveness Considerations 46  
     4.3 Application of the Balancing Guidelines Methodology 49  
     4.4 Further Considerations for Balancing Between Obtrusiveness and User Requirements 52  
     4.5 Tackling Overall Obtrusiveness 53  
     4.6 Conclusions 54  
     References 55  
  The RADIO System 56  
  5 Integrating Robots and WSN: Communication and Interfacing Aspects 57  
     5.1 Conceptual RADIO Communication Architecture 57  
        5.1.1 End-to-End Conceptual Communication Architecture 57  
        5.1.2 Requirements at WSN Level 59  
           5.1.2.1 Communication Technology Support 60  
           5.1.2.2 Low Power Consumption 60  
           5.1.2.3 Data Throughput Capabilities 60  
           5.1.2.4 Delay—Jitter Requirements 60  
           5.1.2.5 Easy and Rapid Connection Support 61  
           5.1.2.6 Security Support 61  
        5.1.3 Requirements at Backend Level 61  
     5.2 Integrated Wireless Communication Technologies and Bridging Considerations 63  
        5.2.1 Introduction to Z-Wave and Interfaces 63  
        5.2.2 Introduction to BLE and Interfaces 65  
        5.2.3 Introduction to ZigBEE and Interfaces 66  
        5.2.4 Bridging WSN and WiFi Interfaces in RADIO 67  
     5.3 RADIO Gateway Component 69  
        5.3.1 Main Controller 69  
        5.3.2 Z-Wave GW 70  
        5.3.3 BLE GW 71  
     5.4 Novel Services Based on BLE Capabilities 75  
        5.4.1 Introduction to BLE Multiloop Communication Capabilities 75  
        5.4.2 Indoor Localization Based on BLE Beacons 78  
     5.5 Backend Infrastructures 86  
        5.5.1 EnConrtol 86  
        5.5.2 ATLAS Presentation 89  
     5.6 Summary 91  
     References 91  
  6 ROS as Integration Medium for Service Robotics 93  
     6.1 The Robot Operating System 93  
        6.1.1 Advantages 93  
        6.1.2 Disadvantages 94  
        6.1.3 Typical Usage 95  
     6.2 The RADIO ROS System 95  
        6.2.1 Communication Via ROS Topics 96  
        6.2.2 Networking 96  
        6.2.3 Localization 96  
        6.2.4 Navigation 97  
        6.2.5 Node Handling 97  
        6.2.6 Bridging Various Devices and Protocols 97  
        6.2.7 First RADIO Architecture Summary 98  
     6.3 Final Implementation 98  
        6.3.1 Communication Via ROS Services 98  
        6.3.2 Rostune 99  
        6.3.3 ROS Multimaster 99  
        6.3.4 Navigation 99  
        6.3.5 System Startup 100  
     6.4 Conclusion 100  
  7 Accelerating AAL Home Services Using Embedded Hardware Components 101  
     7.1 Introduction 101  
     7.2 Data Collection and Processing 102  
     7.3 The AAL Robot as a Heterogeneous Processing System 103  
     7.4 Fast and Energy-Efficient Data Processing 104  
        7.4.1 Concept Within the Distributed RADIO Environment 106  
        7.4.2 Modeling the Operational States of the AAL Robot 107  
        7.4.3 The Role of a Dedicated HW Component 109  
     7.5 Experimental Profiling and Results 109  
        7.5.1 Example ADL Use Cases 109  
        7.5.2 Optimizing for Power 110  
        7.5.3 Profiling on Daily Activity Use Cases 111  
        7.5.4 Power-Saving Results 112  
     7.6 Accelerating Image Processing Algorithms 112  
        7.6.1 Profiling Results 115  
        7.6.2 Hardware Accelerator Design 115  
        7.6.3 Evaluation 119  
     7.7 Summary 120  
     References 121  
  8 Designing User Interfaces for the Elderly 123  
     8.1 Introduction: GUI Design Requirements for the Elderly 123  
     8.2 GUI Design Good Practices 125  
     8.3 enControl GUI Design 128  
        8.3.1 Login to the Service 128  
        8.3.2 User Settings 128  
     8.4 Dashboard 130  
        8.4.1 Notifications 132  
        8.4.2 Control Function 132  
        8.4.3 Devices Global View 133  
        8.4.4 Rules 134  
        8.4.5 Scenes 136  
     8.5 RADIO End-User GUI Evaluation 138  
        8.5.1 RADIO End-User GUI 138  
        8.5.2 RADIO End-User GUI Evaluation 139  
           8.5.2.1 Expert Evaluation 139  
           8.5.2.2 Eye-Tracking User Testing 141  
     8.6 Conclusion 155  
     References 156  
  9 The Ecosystem of Connected RADIO Systems 159  
     9.1 Introduction 159  
        9.1.1 Requirements 160  
           9.1.1.1 Privacy Requirements 160  
     9.2 The Architecture of the RADIO Ecosystem 161  
        9.2.1 Entities and Components 161  
        9.2.2 Topology 162  
        9.2.3 Security in Communication 163  
        9.2.4 Changes in the Topology 164  
     9.3 Remote Medical Assessment 166  
     9.4 Privacy-Preserving Statistical Analysis 167  
        9.4.1 The Compilation Layer 168  
        9.4.2 The Aggregation Protocol 169  
        9.4.3 Discussion 169  
        9.4.4 The RASSP Protocol 170  
     9.5 Conclusions 172  
     References 173  
  The Road to Commercialization 174  
  10 Roadmap to Expanding Alternatives to Hospitalization 175  
     10.1 Aging Society 175  
     10.2 Elderly Services 176  
     10.3 Long-Term Care Services for Elderly in Europe 176  
     10.4 New Frontiers in LTC for Elderly: ICT Services 179  
     10.5 Vision and Objectives 180  
     10.6 Prevention and Wellness Services 181  
     10.7 Home Care Solutions 181  
     10.8 Residential Care Solutions 182  
     10.9 Rehabilitative Solutions 182  
     10.10 Conclusions 183  
     References 183  
  11 Robots in Home Automation and Assistive Environments 185  
     11.1 Introduction 185  
     11.2 Overview of the Current Situation 186  
        11.2.1 Drivers for Robots’ Integration in Home Automation and Assistive Environments 186  
        11.2.2 Technological Challenges for the Integration of Robots in Home Automation and Assistive Environments 189  
        11.2.3 Initial Roadmap for the Integration of Robots in Home Automation and Assistive Environments 191  
     11.3 Market Opportunities Arisen from RADIO Robot 193  
     11.4 Conclusion 195  
     References 195  
  Index 197  

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