Technology available to the elderly: intelligent furniture Dalila manufacturing process for the elder user

Abstract

Dalila is an aerial kitchen furniture which target is to make storage and everyday activities easier for an elder user. This product takes advantage of technology to create a safe environment where the user will be able to develop her or himself, using alerts perceived by all senses. The technology used in this product is simple and barely perceptive, therefore the product is quite intuitive. This article shows the design and building process for a smart furniture that makes interaction between the user and the kitchen easier, a product that won’t limit the user’s possibilities, unlike it will create a safe and danger free environment.