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M. Sc. Marc Schroth

  • Exam Date: March 6, 2025
  • Dissertation Topic:"Embedded Wireless Sensor Network for Recognizing Human Actions Using Artificial Intelligence"
  • Group: Prof. Stork

  • Corrector: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arne Rönnau (KIT-IMI)

Summary of the Dissertation

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The global population is continuing to age, as evidenced, for example, by the fact that the number of people over the age of 65 is estimated to reach more than 1.5 billion by 2050.  This results in an excessive burden on existing medical and nursing staff, as more and more people must be cared for by a relatively shrinking number of professionals. Consequently, providing adequate and dignified care for the elderly is becoming an increasing challenge. 

Therefore, this dissertation investigated an assistance system for guiding cooking processes that transforms everyday kitchen utensils into smart objects via a sensor network. Users thus receive feedback on whether they are following the recipe correctly and are supported if a cooking step is missed. Particularly for people with mild cognitive impairments, such a system can promote independence, contribute to a longer life in the desired environment, and ultimately also relieve the burden on nursing staff.