Ambient Assisted Living: Advanced Technologies and Societal Change

By Birgid Eberhardt and Reiner Wichert

In this book, 22 authors discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 364218166X
• ISBN13: 9783642181665
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"