Lecture by Holger Roßberg about robotic shower systems

02/17

Higher life expectancy is the defining feature of current sociodemographic changes. But this also means that the risk of age-related, chronic conditions is increasing, as well as the numbers of those who have lost certain abilities. Alongside the physical and emotional aspects, being able to wash oneself is a crucial factor in leading an independent and dignified life. If a person loses this ability, he or she will become dependent on support from relatives or carers, or will be required to move into a care home. ICT-based robotic systems can support people with (age-related) impairments in maintaining their personal hygiene, thereby compensating for their loss of strength and mobility. 

After graduating from the University of Mannheim, Holger Roßberg worked in marketing at a communications agency. He has served in many companies and industries, holding posts in marketing, sales and sales controlling, including board-level positions. His key responsibilities in these roles included crisis management, quality and environmental management. He has been a Research Associate in the Assistive Technologies Research Group at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences since 2012. He is currently involved in the development of a robotic showering system within the framework of a European research project. 

Automatic assisted washing and showering systems can help to maintain quality of life, support individuals in living independently and with dignity, and reduce the burden of caring for them on their families, home support workers and residential carers.  

 

But to date, relatively little research has been undertaken on developing robotic support systems for personal hygiene. Holger Roßberg’s talk will present a brief historical outline of international developments and models, and discuss the prospects for current developments and projects, such as the EU I-SUPPORT project. 

 

Lecture: Robotics in the bathroom - from automatic washing machines to robotic shower systems 

Speaker: Holger Roßberg, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences 

Date: Friday, 17. March 2017, 11:30 - 12:00 h 

Location: Saal Europa, Hall 4.0, ISH Frankfurt/Main 

 

A complete overview about the schedule you will find here. 

 

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