Researchers at Georgia Tech are turning houses into smart homes to help keep older adults safe

Researchers at Georgia Tech are turning houses into smart homes to help keep older adults safe

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Using Technology to Help Older Adults Keep Their Independence

A charming three-story home trimmed in white sits at the corner of 10th and Center streets on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus in Atlanta. From the outside, the 5,000-square-foot abode appears just like any other home, but inside, Georgia Tech researchers are testing and developing cutting-edge devices to determine which can make the home safer -- and smarter -- for older adults.