The tipping point came nearly seven years ago when 82-year-old Evelyn was still living alone in her Georgia home. She was in good shape physically, still sharp mentally, and able to manage her daily tasks. But after a health scare, her family made a "nonnegotiable" decision they hoped would help the grandmother of eight stay independent even longer. They installed a WiFi camera inside her home.
Smart home technology has long been used by caretakers to monitor older adults. But the devices, many of which grew out of security and surveillance systems, can take privacy and control away.
Sensors and data are proliferating. Whether it’s from a phone, a car or smart home devices, astonishing amounts of data fuel the work of researchers and product developers conceiving new products and experiences. Among those who stand to benefit, even more than they already do, are people who are blind or visually disabled. That’s why […]
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