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Gerontechnology ranking using the TOPSIS methods

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  • Halicka Katarzyna

    (1 Faculty of Engineering Management, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska Street 45A, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland)

  • Gola Arkadiusz

    (2 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka Street 38D 20-618, Lublin, Poland)

Abstract

Population ageing is a major challenge affecting the future of science and technology policy and governance in industrialised societies. In this context, a key element is ensuring adequate protection, safety and care for older people when needed. The solution to enable active and healthy ageing is innovative technologies called gerontechnologies, which support older people. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the systematic analysis and evaluation of gerontechnologies, which requires research in theoretical and empirical aspects. There is a need to focus on developing and supporting gerontechnologies to help older people reach their full potential in different spheres of life. Research should focus on analysing these technologies, their effectiveness and their impact on the quality of life of older people. This paper evaluates, analyses and builds a ranking of several selected technologies: (1) the wheelchair based on artificial intelligence Wheelie7, (2) the humanoid Rudy Robot, and (3) the wristband/watch VitalBand. The research was conducted in Poland. Based on a literature review, the authors identified relevant technologies to improve the quality of life of older people. These technologies were then assessed by people over 40 against various criteria. This age group was chosen because the issues of gerontechnology concern these people now in the context of their parents using the technology and being potential users of gerontechnology in 20–30 years. The study answered the following research questions: (1) What are the criteria for evaluating technologies that enhance the quality of life for older individuals? (2) How were the selected gerontechnologies evaluated? (3) How should the TOPSIS method be applied to build a ranking of gerontechnologies? (4) Which of the selected gerontechnologies was rated the highest by potential users?

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  • Halicka Katarzyna & Gola Arkadiusz, 2024. "Gerontechnology ranking using the TOPSIS methods," Engineering Management in Production and Services, Sciendo, vol. 16(1), pages 93-103, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ecoman:v:16:y:2024:i:1:p:93-103:n:7
    DOI: 10.2478/emj-2024-0007
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