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Challenges and Opportunities for Use of Smart Materials in Designing Assistive Technology Products with, and for Older Adults
Fashion Practice Pub Date : 2021-07-22 , DOI: 10.1080/17569370.2021.1938823
Danying Yang , Louise Moody

Abstract

Despite the potential to support ageing in place, there is still low Assistive Technology (AT) uptake among older adults. Smart Materials (SMs) have the potential to play an important role in AT innovation without detracting from the aesthetic appearance and ease of use. The MATUROLIFE project aims to develop enhanced AT products for older adults by employing smart metallised textiles, through a design process involving older adult users and collaborating within a complex interdisciplinary space. This paper outlines research undertaken to capture the prioritised needs and design requirements of older adults, as well as their expectations of future technologies and understanding of SMs. Following interviews with older adults exploring AT acceptance, 94 older adults were engaged in a series of co-creation workshops. The findings emphasise a strong need to feel independent yet safe in older adulthood, and an uncompromised requirement to be fashionable without stigma and stereotypes. The participants demonstrated no resistance to the adoption of smart materials and technologies if they are integrated into AT products that are easy to use, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, irrespective of the complexity and novelty of the technology involved.



中文翻译:

使用智能材料为老年人设计辅助技术产品的挑战和机遇

摘要

尽管有支持老龄化的潜力,但老年人中辅助技术 (AT) 的使用率仍然很低。智能材料 (SM) 有可能在 AT 创新中发挥重要作用,而不会影响美观和易用性。MATUROLIFE 项目旨在通过使用智能金属纺织品,通过涉及老年人用户的设计过程并在复杂的跨学科空间内进行合作,为老年人开发增强型 AT 产品。本文概述了为捕捉老年人的优先需求和设计要求而开展的研究,以及他们对未来技术的期望和对 SM 的理解。在对探索 AT 接受度的老年人进行采访后,94 名老年人参加了一系列共同创造研讨会。研究结果强调了在成年后感到独立和安全的强烈需求,以及在没有耻辱和刻板印象的情况下保持时尚的坚定要求。如果将智能材料和技术集成到易于使用、舒适且美观的 AT 产品中,无论所涉及技术的复杂性和新颖性如何,参与者都不会反对采用智能材料和技术。

更新日期:2021-07-22
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