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Simone Eicher

IAF Institute for Ageing ResearchLeiterin Kompetenzzentrum Technologische Innovationen und Alter

+41 58 257 16 18simone.eicher@ost.ch

VIRAS: Accessible Shopping

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The ILT Institute for Lab Automation and Mechatronics at OST is developing an autonomous shopping cart for blind and visually impaired people in close cooperation with Swiss associations for the blind. VIRAS navigates them through the store and helps identify the desired product on the shelf.
The ILT Institute for Lab Automation and Mechatronics at OST is developing an autonomous shopping cart for blind and visually impaired people in close cooperation with Swiss associations for the blind. VIRAS navigates them through the store and helps identify the desired product on the shelf. ...

Rural-Move: Understanding and promoting independent mobility in older age in rural areasRural-Move: Understanding and promoting independent mobility

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The project examines how spatial and social factors influence the independent mobility of older adults in rural regions in Switzerland. Using a mixed-methods approach, key barriers and enabling conditions are identified in order to derive targeted measures to support healthy ageing.
The project examines how spatial and social factors influence the independent mobility of older adults in rural regions in Switzerland. Using a mixed-methods approach, key barriers and enabling conditions are identified in order to derive targeted measures to support healthy ageing. ...

Talking Pictures for Seniors – Demand analysis for further development of picture-based communication toolTalking Pictures for Seniors – Demand analysis for further

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The project “Talking Pictures for Seniors” explores how picture-based communication can enhance interactions in nursing homes. As part of this Innovation cheque project, the team of the Institute for Ageing Research IAF in collaboration with Talking Pictures conducts a user-centred needs assessment to inform the further development of an… ...
The project “Talking Pictures for Seniors” explores how picture-based communication can enhance interactions in nursing homes. As part of this Innovation cheque project, the team of the Institute for Ageing Research IAF in collaboration with Talking Pictures conducts a user-centred needs assessment to inform the further development...

HealthyAge Environments - Age- and climate-friendly green spacesHealthyAge Environments - Age- and climate-friendly green

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We are working in co-creation with all stakeholders to develop ideas for healthy, intergenerational, and climate-friendly indoor and outdoor spaces in retirement and nursing homes. The goal is to create a modular website with practical solutions for green spaces.
We are working in co-creation with all stakeholders to develop ideas for healthy, intergenerational, and climate-friendly indoor and outdoor spaces in retirement and nursing homes. The goal is to create a modular website with practical solutions for green spaces. ...

Alfred – Testing the voice-controlled AI companion for older peopleAlfred – Testing the voice-controlled AI companion for older

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To what extent can older people in retirement homes use the voice-controlled AI companion Alfred independently and what are the possible potentials and barriers to its use?
To what extent can older people in retirement homes use the voice-controlled AI companion Alfred independently and what are the possible potentials and barriers to its use?

European Film Festival of Generations in Switzerland

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The European Film Festival of Generations is being organised in Switzerland for the first time this year. The IAF Institute for Ageing Research is coordinating the organisation of individual events in the canton of St. Gallen.
The European Film Festival of Generations is being organised in Switzerland for the first time this year. The IAF Institute for Ageing Research is coordinating the organisation of individual events in the canton of St. Gallen. ...

Moflin

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To what extent does the AI robot Moflin have the potential to be used as an instrument for activation therapies in institutions for the older people?
To what extent does the AI robot Moflin have the potential to be used as an instrument for activation therapies in institutions for the older people?

Robotics platform

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Development and implementation of an information platform for existing robotic systems in the field of care and support for ageing people
Development and implementation of an information platform for existing robotic systems in the field of care and support for ageing people

WisdomOfAge - EU-Project (AAL)

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A Seniors Digital Platform for Knowledge Transfer towards Industrial Companies
A Seniors Digital Platform for Knowledge Transfer towards Industrial Companies

HEROES - EU-Project (AAL)

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Video platform for the search for care or nursing professionals for a self-determined life at home
The EU project HEROES, with international partners, aims to speed up and make more cost-effective the search for care and nursing professionals through an online platform.
Video platform for the search for care or nursing professionals for a self-determined life at home
The EU project HEROES, with international partners, aims to speed up and make more cost-effective the search for care and nursing professionals through an online platform. ...