The Intelligent Technologies for Wellness and Independent Living Lab at the University of Waterloo brings together state-of-the-art computer science, engineering, rehabilitation science, and human factors methodologies to create internationally renowned intelligent assistive technologies for supporting aging and promoting independence and quality of life for older adults.
Our research centres around the transdisciplinary execution of user-centred design practices to create innovative, usable, and useful solutions to large, complex problems.
Our goal is to create innovative, accessible technologies that simultaneously enrich the experience of aging as well as society’s perception of aging.
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Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity - Human Factors of Work with Dementia
The Advanced Interface Design Lab invites applications to the fully funded position of Human Factors of Work with Dementia Postdoctoral Fellow. The candidate will lead a program of examining human factors approaches, particularly Cognitive Work Analysis, with a lens to improve inclusivity in work, including people living with cognitive impairment.
ITWIL students presenting at AGE-WELL webinar
Please join us Wed July 15 for the AGE-WELL Webinar: Designing accessible online tools to improve quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Mehdi Shamsi will present his work on the "Development of a machine learning-based model to autonomously estimate web page credibility" and Surya Neti will speak about her research on "SmartDrive: A self-assessment app for older adults".
ITWIL students presenting at CBB Student Showcase!
Join us on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at 2 PM EDT for the inaugural CBB Student Showcase where ITWIL's own Yirou Li,