Optimizing driving entity switching of semi-automated vehicles under automation degradation

Transitioning to use automated vehicles is a gradual process. Until full automation capabilities are developed there is a need to mediate which driving entity - human or autonomous driving system (ADS) - should be in control depending on the circumstances. This research aims at investigating the switching between manual and automated driving in...

Smart Teddy: Design of the Power Operations and Distribution: Elderly Monitoring and Support System Using Ambient Intelligence

With the increasing demand in home-care service to provide early intervention at the homes of seniors suffering from early stage dementia, the Smart Teddy prototype offers a technological solution to disburden caregivers, to promote and track the health and conditions of the senior and to prolong their independent life at home. The Smart Teddy...