The Human Factors & Aging Laboratory approaches research focused on older adults and technology use broadly to foster a holistic understanding of the unique needs of our population of interest. Through a variety of methods, the HFA researchers seek to provide innovative and universally-available solutions to older adults so that they are able to age successfully.
Needs Assessment
- Social Engagement
Understanding social engagement and physical activity trends among older adults The aim of this research […] - Everyday Needs Assessment of Cognitive Tasks (ENACT)
ENACT is a longitudinal needs assessment investigating challenges older adults (care recipients) with cognitive disabilities […] - Aging Concerns, Challenges, and Everyday Solution Strategies (ACCESS)
ACCESS II is an in-depth interview study investigating barriers older adults with disabilities experience in […]
Digital Assistants
- Illinois Department on Aging collaboration project
Investigate social isolation among older Illinoisians. The research interest is to conduct baseline analyses on […] - Digital Home Assistant Intervention Study
The goals of this project are 1) to assess the feasibility of the intervention protocol […] - Developing Instructional Support for Digital Home Assistants
Aim 1 of this development project is to follow the principles of rapidly-executed, rigorous processes […] - CHART-CRIS Amazon Echo Demonstration Study
The purpose of the CRIS-Healthy Aging and Collaborations in Health, Aging, Research, and Technology (CHART) […]
Online Platforms
- The Blood Pressure Study
The Blood Pressure Study is a theory-based, technology-enhanced comprehensive self-management system that supports hypertension medication […] - Enhance social engagement via an online video chat system: OneClick
Enhancing Quality of Life for Older Adults With and Without MCI through Social Engagement Over […] - Personal Reminder Information and Social Management (PRISM) System
Technology has the potential to improve the independence and quality of life for older people […]
Robotics
- Hello Robot Collaboration
Our team is currently performing research and development with Hello Robot’s Stretch RE1 robot in […] - Older Adults Talk Robots
This project serves as both a qualitative research study as was as an opportunity to […] - A Mixed Method Investigation of Robot Social Characteristics, Trust, and Robot Acceptance
Robots are becoming pervasive throughout contemporary society, including the context of domestic activities. Even though […]
Collaborations
CREATE
TechSAge
