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Older Adults insights for age-friendly environments, products and service systems (2018)
Journal Article
Shore, L., Kiernan, L., deEyto, A., Nic A Bhaird, D., Connolly, A., White, P., …Moane, S. (2018). Older Adults insights for age-friendly environments, products and service systems. Design and Technology Education: An International Journal, 23(2), 40-58

This paper expands on discussion of conference paper titled the same and at invitation of organising committee of E+PDE conference 2017 The environments we grow old in present a challenge to be adaptive to our changing needs and limitations. Environ... Read More about Older Adults insights for age-friendly environments, products and service systems.

Investigating Perceptions Related to Technology Acceptance & Stigma of Wearable Robotic Assistive Devices by Older Adults - Preliminary Findings (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Shore, L., De Eyto, A., & O'Sullivan, L. (2018). Investigating Perceptions Related to Technology Acceptance & Stigma of Wearable Robotic Assistive Devices by Older Adults - Preliminary Findings. In Design as a catalyst for change - DRS International Conference 2018. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2018.477

Longevity, and good Quality of Life enhances a positive ageing experience by post- retirement adults. However, physical decline and limitations may affect independence and autonomy to conduct and engage in day to day tasks and social activities. Assi... Read More about Investigating Perceptions Related to Technology Acceptance & Stigma of Wearable Robotic Assistive Devices by Older Adults - Preliminary Findings.

Technology Acceptance and User-Centred Design of Assistive Exoskeletons for Older Adults: A Commentary (2018)
Journal Article
Shore, L., Power, V., de Eyto, A., & O’Sullivan, L. (2018). Technology Acceptance and User-Centred Design of Assistive Exoskeletons for Older Adults: A Commentary. Robotics, 7(1), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/robotics7010003

Assistive robots are emerging as technologies that enable older adults to perform activities of daily living with autonomy. Exoskeletons are a subset of assistive robots that can support mobility. Perceptions and acceptance of these technologies requ... Read More about Technology Acceptance and User-Centred Design of Assistive Exoskeletons for Older Adults: A Commentary.