Authors:
Emma Murphy
1
;
Damian Gordon
1
;
Brian Keegan
1
;
Julie Doyle
2
;
Ioannis Stavrakakis
1
and
Dympna O’Sullivan
1
Affiliations:
1
ASCNet Research Group, School of Computer Science, Technological University Dublin, Dublin 7, Ireland
;
2
Netwell CASALA, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland
Keyword(s):
Digital Ethics, Digital Health, Older Adults, People with Disabilities, Human Centred Design, Co-creation.
Abstract:
Unique ethical, privacy and safety implications arise for people who are reliant on home-based smart technology due to health conditions or disabilities. In this position paper we highlight a need for a reflective, inclusive ethical framework that encompasses the life cycle of smart home technology design. We present key ethical considerations in the design, development and deployment of smart home-based technology for older adults and people with disabilities. Using ethical theories, human-centred design and personas we explore how some of these critical issues can be addressed. Finally, we propose a novel ethical framework for the development of inclusive home-based smart technology which combines these key considerations with existing models of design.