Researchers involved

WECARE

Expanding human care by applying the Warm Technology concept to interactive technologies.

The WECARE project examines interactive agents and responsible technical practices in dementia care by reshaping technology over time.

Do you ever think about your perception of time? Time can feel slow during routine tasks but fly by quickly during fun moments. People with dementia experience time uniquely and often feel disconnected from the present. Traditional tools such as clocks and calendars are often confusing and useless.
 
WECARE investigates how technology and design can improve the lives of people with dementia through Warm Technology. We want to discover the connection between time perception and dementia and create intuitive tools to make time better fit the experience of people with dementia.

Researchers involved

Investigate details

  • Researchers involved: Rucha Khot, Adhityan Raja, Rens Brankaert, Minha Lee
  • Period: October 2022 – now

Partners: Eindhoven University of Technology, Alzheimer Netherlands, Fontys, Tinybots, Sara Robotics, Eindhoven Engine, Philips

Publications

Rucha Khot, Minha Lee, Rens Brankaert, Wijnand IJsselsteijn (May 11, 2024) Beyond the Clock: Rethinking Time in Technologies for People with Dementia | CHI'24 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3613905.3644049