1. What is Assisted Cognition? Henry Kautz University of Washington Computer Science & Engineering

2. Vision Understanding human behavior from sensor data Actively prompting, warning, and advising Alerting caregivers as necessary Computer systems that improve the independence and safety of people suffering from cognitive limitations by…

3. Technical Foundations Inexpensive, easily deployed sensors GPS cell phones – location RFID tags – object manipulation Wearables – motion, sound, pulse,... Advances in algorithms for high-level analysis of sensor data

4. General Approach user profile general knowledge wearable sensors environmental sensors decision making user interface caregiver alerts behavior cognitive stateintentionsactivity

5. Examples Maintaining a daily schedule Compensating for memory problems Compensating for lowered self-initiative Navigation Indoors or outdoors Performing activities of daily living Step-by-step prompting Behavior regulation Improving self-awareness Safety and wellness Need for immediate help Long term health trends

6. Where is the Work Being Done? Field is coming together from many communities Computer science – artificial intelligence, robotics, ubiquitous computing Rehabilitation engineering Rehabilitation medicine Assisted-living & nursing homes Gerontology

7. This Workshop Help the computer scientists & engineers understand the specific problems and needs of traumatic brain injury Help the medical professionals understand the potential of emerging technologies