Ask-it
Description
“Ambient Intelligence System of Agents for Knowledge-based and Integrated Services for Mobility Impaired users” (ASK-IT), is part of the VI Framework Programme for Research and development of the European Commission included in the e-Inclusion of the IST Thematic Priority.
The project is planned to last four years and started in the autumn of 2004.
Its objective is to create a platform based on Ambient Intelligence to provide integrated services for persons with mobility problems.
According to recent studies, it is estimated that, of the total European population of 344 millions, about 80 million have a mobility problem and another 50 million have a limited capacity to carry out their daily activities.
In this context, the ASK-IT programme is developing a service platform aimed at those with limited activity and mobility problems, in different situations, mainly outside their homes, on journeys or when commuting to work.
These services are personalised, auto-configurable, easily understood and related to certain contexts and situations. ASK-IT deals with personalised transport and leisure services without forgetting those related to domotic control of the surroundings, automatic commercial and payment services, navigation and location, health and emergency management, and control of assisted technologies.
All these services are offered under conditions of seamless connectivity, i.e. regardless of the medium, type of user or location.
To create this platform, the most advanced technologies are chosen for each of the contexts in which the project is carried out. Services are personalised by using intelligent agents, ontologies, advanced communications, and elements specifically developed for each area or utility.
ITACA-TSB participates in the project as technology provider for the health-in-movement service, contributing its experience in monitoring, e-health and telemedicine solutions. It also participates in the development of the Ambient Intelligence platform, thanks to its experience in intelligent agents, knowledge management, and body and personal area networks.
