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The MATUROLIFE project seeks to develop assistive technology (AT) to support the independence of older adults by embedding ‘smart’ metallized textiles in a suite of innovative products. With an ageing European population, there is a growing need for products that support independence and reduce the health and social care burden. AT is often unsightly and stigmatizes the user resulting in high abandonment rates and too often is developed without the direct involvement of the end user. Innovations in material science provide the opportunity to develop more discrete forms of assistive technology that are embedded in everyday garments and products. This paper outlines the design approach being adopted in this complex, multidisciplinary, European project to bring together innovations in material science with design. It describes the status of the research, 12 months into the 3-year project, with an emphasis on the development of design concepts and the design approaches being adopted.
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Moody, L., York, N., Ozkan, G., Cobley, A. (2019). Bringing Assistive Technology Innovation and Material Science Together Through Design. In: Chen, YW., Zimmermann, A., Howlett, R., Jain, L. (eds) Innovation in Medicine and Healthcare Systems, and Multimedia. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 145. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8566-7_30
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