Assistive technology for older adults: Challenges of product development and evaluation
J. Watzke
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AbstractThe challenges associated with the development and evaluation of assistive technology (AT) for older adults are many and complex. This paper first explores the AT product development process, including the need for more sources of funding for creation of new AT. In the second part, circumstances under which AT might be evaluated are discussed, with an emphasis placed< on AT prototyping, regulatory activities, improvements of existing AT, and market research. The concluding remarks focus on the particular challenges of AT adoption by older adults, with special emphasis given to producing AT that is more affordable.Keywords: assistive technology; product development; regulations; marketing
J. Watzke (2002). Assistive technology for older adults: Challenges of product development and evaluation. Gerontechnology, 2(1), 68-76
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2002.02.01.009.00