Loneliness and inactivity can adversely affect physical health. Encouraging older people to be active can have health benefits and reduce isolation. New approaches are needed to ensure that growing numbers of older people are able to remain active and mobile during later life. The new design of the configurable e-mobility can support older people in maintaining their independence and quality of life.
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Published in
2017 7th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications. Smart Mobility, Power Transfer & Security.
International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and ApplicationsVolume
1Issue
1Pages
37 - 41 (5)Citation
CHANG, A.S.F. and KALAWSKY, R.S., 2017. Future configurable transport for the ageing population. Presented at the 2017 7th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications: Smart Mobility, Power Transfer & Security (PESA 2017), Hong Kong, December 12-14th, pp. 37-41.Publisher
IEEEVersion
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23/11/2017Publication date
2017Notes
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978-1-5386-1386-3Language
enLocation
Hong Kong
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