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iHomeLab Think Tank and Research Centre for Building Intelligence

The  researchers at the iHomeLab are conducting applied research in energy efficiency, ambient assisted living and internet of things. The competence center also offers education and acts as an interface with the general public, the industry and organizations

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Artificial intelligence helps to dose Parkinson's medication correctly

Artificial intelligence helps to dose Parkinson's medication correctly

For people who have Parkinson's disease, the correct setting of medication is crucial. Too little does not help, too much is counterproductive. But how much is correct? A modified smart watch helps to find the right dosage.

Videocall Anne Tablet

New image video for the "Anne" research project

Older people are often lonely and find it difficult to manage everyday tasks such as taking medication or remembering appointments. The tablet "Anne" supports older people in these tasks and offers other functions such as video telephony or games. The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has now portrayed the project in an image video.

Interview Regionaljournal Zentralschweiz

Interview on the new power-saving plug in Regionaljournal Zentralschweiz on SRF 1

On 4 February 2022, the Regionaljournal Zentralschweiz broadcasted an interview with Prof. Dr. Andrew Paice, Head of iHomeLab. In the interview, he explains how electricity can be saved in the commercial sector thanks to the smart appliance plug, which the iHomeLab developed together with SCHURTER AG from Lucerne. Listen to the Interview here (in German).

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iHomeLab Aussenaufnahme

iHomeLab Visitor Center and Partner Network

Together with our partners from business and industry, research is conducted in various areas at the iHomeLab. The results of the research projects are presented in the iHomeLab Visitor Center and are brought closer to the public in an understandable way.

Research and services

Ambient Assisted Living Forschung

Active Assisted Living Research

The iHomeLab team is developing and testing solutions for the living and life in old age. For example, a smartphone app that helps people with mild dementia and with orientation problems. The app makes it possible for a relative to intervene supportive.

Smart Energy Management Forschung

Energy-Efficiency Research

The iHomeLab team develops systems to reduce energy consumption in buildings. For example, to show the people with a graphical illustration of the energy consumption of an apartment where the energy guzzlers are. Thereby, the power consumption can be reduced.

Safe Building Intelligence Forschung

Safe Building Intelligence

The iHomeLab team is researching how networked everyday objects in health, transport, environment and social interaction can help to improve the quality of life.

Testlabor BACnet

Test Laboratories

The iHomeLab checks building automation products for their conformity and tests whether they meet a given standard.