Facilitating intuitive interaction with complex devices for older users [ 2008-01-01 - 2014-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Douglas Mahar (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Vesna Popovic (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Thea Blackler (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Facilitating intuitive interaction with complex devices for older users. Poorly designed interfaces impact more strongly on older people. Helping designers to make more intuitive interfaces for older community members has great potential for improving their lives and health, and thus benefiting the community generally. Making modern devices easier for older people to use will allow them to participate more fully in society and/or the workplace. This will also help to prevent them from becoming isolated and possibly depressed. This project will apply intuitive interaction to healthcare devices that older people use, which can save costly mistakes and even lives.

Funding Amount $280,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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