Development Direction and Focus (Featured Courses)

The Institute of Geriatric Welfare Technology and Science (IGWTS) will focus on the development of technology to support the environment and life of the aging population based on human nature, technology, and the welfare of the elderly. Key areas include mobility and physical support, smart and friendly spaces, communication and information interaction, elderly and intergenerational innovation, and empowerment and health resilience.

Technology Development for Mobility and Physical Support

Focus on developing assistive technologies for elderly mobility, including:

1. Design and development of transient individual mobility support technologies.
2. Application design for integrating mobility assistive technologies with the environment.

Technology Development for Smart and Friendly Spaces

Focus on developing smart home technologies for the elderly, including:

1. Design of friendly environments and environmental needs analysis.
2. Smart technology monitoring, cloud computing, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

Technology Development for Communication and Information Interaction

Focus on developing communication and information application technologies for the elderly, including:

1. Technologies derived from sensory capabilities such as vision and hearing for the elderly.
2. Design of information and artificial intelligence applications for elderly use.

Technology Development for Elderly and Intergenerational Innovation

Focus on developing communication and information application technologies for the elderly, including:

1. Technology applications and designs for elderly and intergenerational interactions.
2. Technology applications and designs for elderly learning and education.

Technology Development for Empowerment and Health Resilience

Focus on promoting health functions and empowerment for the elderly, including:

1. Design of empowerment activities and health function assessments for the elderly.
2. Design of elderly healthcare and precision exercise programs.