Our parents see computers as connected to the Internet;
our children will see their lives filled with internet enabled objects. This
process represents the growth of the Internet-of-Things and it is certain that,
whatever your view on the pace at which this is happening, more and more data
will be generated and communicated by devices around you as time passes.
In the "Intergenerational Interpretation of the
Internet of Things" project, we are exploring how people of different
generations will interpret this data. Using the cutting edge visions of IoT
that are currently being generated, we will generate a number of conceptual designs,
embedded in fictional scenarios of use. We are developing these scenarios in
four areas of particular interest: Energy monitoring, grocery shopping,
physical gaming and sharing experiences. The scenarios will form a basis for
identifying future research challenges and ideas, and will also be used to
explore how people respond to situations made possible by technologies that
could become a reality in the near future. These may include being able to see how
and when each electrical appliance in a house is used, or setting challenges
for family members based around common household tasks such as cleaning or
cooking.
We will be running a workshop that will present
research findings and related opportunities, drawing together stakeholders from
academia, industry, public bodies and others interested in how data generated
by internet-enabled objects is perceived and understood by different sections
of our society.
If you are interested in taking part please contact Glyn Lawson - glyn.lawson@nottingham.ac.uk
Why not sign up for our one day conference to find out more