Dr Sonja Hermann has joined the Neural Engineering Group to research into Assistive Inclusive Design for the Elderly.
Aiming to give more independence to the elderly at home/in care to an old age Dr Hermann has developed a number of designs for assistive devices and systems that have direct clinical implication in ageing. Applying and adapting non-linear methods she has a built a theoretical framework to describe natural human movement strategies for pressure relieve. An actuated bed/seat system design, which simulates the described natural pressure relief patterns to facilitate effective assisted pressure relief for the movement impaired elderly, is proposed. Having further extended the use of non-linear methods to analysis of movement video data it will provide a powerful toolset for assessment, prevention and prediction of pressure ulcers, falls and possible other health related implications. Together with the development of a wearable abdominal pressure garment for use in chronic hypotension is a portfolio of inclusive assistive technology for the elderly may be developed. ====
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