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Objective To describe older adults' perceptions and reactions to smart home technologies/applications at the Gator-Tech Smart Home. Method Three focus groups of older adults with various impairments were held at the University of Florida Gator-Tech Smart Home. Eight technologies/applications were demonstrated and a structured discussion followed each demonstration. Content analysis was used to identify participants' perceptions of smart home technology. Results Overall, most participants responded favorably toward the smart door and voice activation than any other smart technology/application. Conclusion The data is being used to modify current smart home applications and guide future smart technology/application design.
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