Leader: Lorenzo Clemente Spinelli (CNR-IFN); Other collaborator(s): UNIFI
This task deals with collection and systematization of the needs and expectations of users and formal and informal caregivers, through investigation methods of Human-Centred Design (i.e. task analysis, scenarios, personas, focus groups).
Definition of guidelines for the design of physical and digital interfaces of aids and enabling technologies, accessible and user-friendly, adaptable to different user needs, for the improvement of quality of life of the elderly.
Definition of experimental protocols and evaluation methods proper to the Human-Centred Design approach in order to analyze the interaction between users, physical avatars and supporting tools, for the effective and satisfactory use of enabling technologies by elderly users.
Brief description of the activities and of the intermediate results:
During the period November 2023 - March 2024 we continued the development of a software for the analysis of time-resolved measurements, in order to increase the accuracy and reliability of the results obtained. In the meantime, we continued the design of a multi-channel and hyper-spectral system for time-resolved diffuse spectroscopy suitable for the non-invasive and accurate characterization of heterogeneous tissues in the elderly. In particular, while we are waiting for the availability of the allocated budget, we continued with the market exploration for identifying the suitable Supercontinuum Fiber Laser and the wavelength selection system.
Please see the next reporting period.
Finalization of the procedures for the purchase of the Supercontinuum Fiber Laser and relative accessories for wavelength selection foreseen for the implementation in the multi- channel and hyper-spectral system for time-resolved diffuse spectroscopy. Preparation and submission to the journal “Optics Letters” of the manuscript entitled “Heuristic absorption calculation in bilayered media from a white Monte Carlo dataset”,where a heuristic method to calculate absorption properties of bilayered scattering media starting from a white Monte Carlo simulation is presented.
Acquisition of the Supercontinuum Fiber Laser and relative accessories for wavelength selection from Optoprim Srl. The laser will be implemented in the multi-channel and hyper-spectral system for time-resolved diffuse spectroscopy. Conclusion of the administrative procedures for hiring 1 collaborator paid by the Project with the grant “Assegno di Ricerca A) Professionalizzante”. The new collaborator started his activity on December, the 30th. Preparation of the Proceedings entitled “Extending application limits of scaling relations for time-resolved Monte Carlo simulations in diffuse optics”, for the Photonics West 2025 International Conference, where the contribution will be presented as Invited Paper.
Scientific publications