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Item Affective Robotics for assisting elderly people(2009) Pastor, Carmen; Gaminde, Gabriel; Renteria, Arantxa; Cornet, Gérard; Maseda, Ana; Etxeberria, Igone; SG; Medical Technologies; Robótica MédicaThere are widely acknowledged imperatives for helping the elderly live at home (semi)-independently for as long as possible. Without cognitive stimulation support the elderly dementia and depression sufferers can deteriorate rapidly and the carers will face a more demanding task. Both groups are increasingly at the risk of social exclusion. This article presents the work under development in the project Companion-Able. It will provide the synergy of Robotics and Ambient Intelligence technologies to provide for a care-giver's assistive environment. This is mediated by a robotic companion working collaboratively with a smart home environment. Companion-Able addresses the issues of social inclusion and homecare of persons with chronic cognitive disabilities prevalent among the increasing European older population. A participative and inclusive scenario validation approach will drive the efforts, involving care recipients and their close caregivers as well as the wider stakeholders.Item Analysis of the at ICT industry in Europe(2009) Pastor, Carmen; Zarate, Leire; Stack, Jennifer; Eizmendi, Gorka; Emiliani, Pier Luigi; Burzagli, Laura; Como, Andrea; Gabbanini, Gabbanini; Salminen, Anna-Liisa; SGThere are currently approximately 45 million people in Europe who report a long standing health problem or disability. Further, the aging population means that more people will have to live with some sort of disability. Recent figures from the 2008-based national population projections EUROPOP2008 show that the share of people aged 65 years or over in the total population is projected to increase from 17.1% to 30.0% and the number is projected to rise from 84.6 million in 2008 to 151.5 million in 2060. Many assistive technology devices are allocated to the elderly and the needs will not be smaller with an aging population. This study, "Analysis of the Assistive Technologies Information and Communication Technologies (AT ICT) industry in Europe", has been commissioned by the European Commission. Its global objective has been to gain information as to the state of the EU AT ICT industry and develop conclusions and recommendations to what steps can be taken to improve the competitiveness of the companies which form this industry.