Fuzzy-Regulated Assistant based on Mental Engagement: A Multi-Agent Approach to Elderly Care

摘要

We present a device designed to provide assistance to an older adult in their home. Conceptually, this assistant is conceived as a multi-agent system designed to monitor and regulate itself according to the mental engagement of the user and contribute to help them maintain adequate levels. Physically, the assistant is realized as a desk, equipped with an automated pill dispenser and interconnected with other devices intended to provide security and comfort to the user. Through simulations it was possible to confirm that the system performs as desired for diverse scenarios. This conclusion encourages us to proceed with the next stage of development, where real data will be collected employing the prototype of the system described herein.