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Can chatbots be used to reduce loneliness?

This was the question addressed in the paper "Exploring the Potential of Conversational Interfaces for Care of Older Adults", presented by Prof. Dr. Andrew Paice, Head of iHomeLab at the AAATE Conference 2023 in Paris. The paper explores the potential of chatbots for the care of older people to improve quality of life and well-being.

Using the electric bike as an ergometer for outdoors in the fresh air

Press Release about the Project FAST, that wants to develop a control system that makes it possible to regulate an e-bike motor based on the individual's heart rate. This new technology opens up the possibility for people with heart problems or advanced age to engage in endurance sports with the necessary safety.

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Prof. Dr. Andrew Paice featured guest in the latest "IVAM Podcast"

„Schöne, intelligente Wohnwelt – Wie das Smart Home Sicherheit, Komfort und Nachhaltigkeit steuert", is the title of the podcast in which Andrew Paice discusses with Dr Thomas R. Dietrich and Mona Okroy-Hellweg from IVAM.

"Prix Sensors 2023" Award goes to Student of the iHomeLab

This year's main prize of CHF 1000 was awarded to Dario Ziswiler, who wrote his bachelor thesis on behalf of and under the supervision of iHomeLab. The prize, endowed with 1000 Swiss francs, was handed over on June 13, 2023.

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iHomeLab Paper wins "Energies 2021 Best Paper Award"

The iHomeLab team's paper titled "Review on Deep Neural Networks Applied to Low-Frequency NILM" won the Best Paper Award from Energies. It provides groundbreaking insights into energy efficiency in homes.

IVAM

IVAM High-Tech Summit, 3 & 4 May 2023, Bochum

The High-Tech Summit offered sessions and workshops on current topics in micro and nanotechnology. The iHomeLab was hosting the “Smart Home” session with four invited lectures. In addition, Prof. Dr. Andrew Paice and Prof. Dr. Patric Eberle from iHomeLab each gave a lecture during the sessions on “Smart Industry” and “Smart Care”.

Moost

MOOST Smart Home Activity Recognition

Activity recognition system for heterogeneous smart home setups. Create value for smarthome owners by providing them with highly personalized tips on how to better use their system.

Quantumsensor

NV Diamond Quantum-Sensor

Quantum technology for non-contact and sensitive measurement of magnetic fields and electric currents.

Watch Video in German

Presentation by Prof. Dr. Andrew Paice at the Senior University of Lucerne on February 9, 2023.

Prof. Dr. Andrew Paice, Head of iHomeLab gave a presentation titled "Active Assisted Living - How technology can support quality of life". Watch the presentation here (German).

DEMETER

DEMETER - Combining NLP and Trust

Automated collection and processing of agricultural data with "Natural Language Processing" and Machine Learning to make market information from the agricultural sector accessible to a broad mass with an app.

Künstliche Intelligenz hilft, Parkinson-Medikamente richtig zu dosieren

Artificial intelligence helps to dose Parkinson's medication correctly

The iHomeLab has developed a sensor system and a modified smart watch that help to find the right dosage for Parkinson's medication.

MM Bodyguard

"Bodyguard": Voice assistant protects privacy

The iHomeLab has, together with partners,  developed a voice assistant that works locally and does not transmit any data to the cloud.

Hyperspektrale Bildgebung

Hyperspectral Imaging Project

Novel sensor system based on hyperspectral imaging in the VIS/NIR range for continuous quality monitoring integrated in the production process in raw material processing

Evismo

Preventing stroke thanks to early detection of cardiac arrhythmias with artificial intelligence

The Swiss eHealth start-up evismo and the iHomeLab of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts are jointly developing algorithms to detect and predict cardiac arrhythmias earlier.

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iHomeLab stores life stories in digital "time capsules"

The iHomeLab has launched the HiStory project. The goal: older people should be better integrated into social life by telling and digitally recording their life stories.

Künstliche Intelligenz hilft, Parkinson-Medikamente richtig zu dosieren

Artificial intelligence helps to dose Parkinson's medication correctly

The iHomeLab has developed a sensor system and a modified smart watch that help to find the right dosage for Parkinson's medication.

Medienmitteilung Oposad

Saving Energy with Artificial Intelligence

Media release on the Oposad project which aims to minimize standby consumption of office equipment.

Sprachassistenten in der Pflege

How can intelligent voice assistants be used in care?

Our researchers have investigated this question in a paper. What challenges could arise in recognising special dialects, in questions of confidentiality or in the integration into existing care documentation systems?