Care for the Home and its Occupants

Caring is a central practice where emerging digital technologies are playing a significant role and are expected to become increasingly important.

Many participants suspect that they will adopt more technology as their caring needs increase and envision that technology will play a greater role in supporting them as they age.

Dianne reflects on technology keeping her company, and the personality of her robotic vacuum, Muffin.
Paul describes the robot Vector who is a companion to his daughter with an intellectual disability.
Sue describes how she would use the air conditioning to keep her German shepherds cool on hot days.
Fred shows his security camera set up and how he monitors them if he is expecting a delivery.
Bree describes how she set alarms on her parent's phone as a reminder to take their medication. This made her think that a future technology that reminded them exactly what to do (which was portrayed in the future comic strip) would be even more beneficial.
Anton describes how he would not like a robot to do many caring tasks to take care of him as he ages because he values human interaction.

Digital Energy Futures

Digital Energy Futures

Care for the Home and its Occupants