A new AAL solution for elderly care is the synergetic combination of an embodied mobile robotic companion in an ambient assited living environment that supports carers, both family members and therapists, in their daily tasks.
The CompanionAble Project started January 1, 2008 and coordinated by The University of Reading, UK. The project is aimed to provide the synergy of Robotics and Ambient Intelligence technologies and their semantic integration for a care-giver's assistive environment. This will support the cognitive stimulation and therapy management of the care-recipient. This is mediated by a robotic companion (mobile facilitation) working collaboratively with a smart home environment (stationary facilitation).
A Mobile Robot Companion has the advantage of real interaction with natural interface and human-like behaviour. Mobility allows mobile video conference, alarm evaluation, remote
control by relatives/social care services.
The CompanionAble project is co-funded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme with € 7,8 million.
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