What is it about?
Household appliances (e.g., dishwashers, washing machines, smart thermostats, cars, etc.) are getting smarter and can often already perform certain tasks fully automated; that is, without interference of persons. Persons, however, do not always find such automated solutions acceptable, often do not use them, and often like to be in control. In this abstract we discuss the interaction between automated smart appliances and the individuals using them. We propose that in many situations both the individuals and automated solutions can "collaborate" or work together, which likely results in further optimized solutions.
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Why is it important?
Smart automated appliances are becoming increasingly common; however, they also often depend on users and the users' preferences. Understanding the dynamics between users and appliances might increase the uptake of smart appliances, as well as further optimize smart solutions.
Perspectives
The studies presented in this abstract integrate perspectives from multiple disciplines (e.g., social sciences and computer sciences) and belong to two ongoing projects (MatchIT, funded under ERA-Net SG+ by NWO, and BIGS, funded by NWO).
Dr Thijs Bouman
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
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This page is a summary of: On the relationship between automation and occupants in smart buildings, January 2016, Atlantis Press,
DOI: 10.2991/ict4s-16.2016.34.
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