https://hdl.handle.net/123456789/59 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:10:23 GMT 2026-05-26T09:10:23Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/36417 Title: A Historical View of Active Assisted Living Authors: Colantonio, Sara; Aleksic, Slavisa; Agius, Jean Calleja; Camilleri, Kenneth; Cartolovni, Anto; Climent-Pérez, Pau; Lambrinos, Lambros; Cristina, Stefania; Despotovic, Vladimir; Ekenel, Hazım Kemal; Erakin, Mustafa Ekrem; Florez-Revuelta, Francisco; Germanese, Danila; Grech, Nicole; Emirzeoğlu, Murat; Iliev, Ivo Abstract: Active assisted living (AAL) aims to use innovative technologies to create supportive, inclusive, and empowering applications and environments that enable older, impaired or frail people to live independently and stay active longer in society. This chapter provides an introduction to the main concepts of AAL, provides a brief history of the evolution of such technologies, and gives a functional view of how AAL system architecture can be conceptualized. It then provides a taxonomy of AAL technologies and applications, followed by technological underpinnings of audio- and video- based AAL. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/36417 2025-07-02T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/36416 Title: Remote monitoring of vital signs Authors: Lambrinos, Lambros; Cristina, Stefania; Pocta, Peter; Camilleri, Kenneth; Zgank, Andrej; Colantonio, Sara Abstract: This chapter aims to explore state-of-the-art vision- and audio-based methods for vital sign monitoring, as applied to ambient assisted living for the older adults and people with special needs. We review different vision- and audio-based monitoring techniques, identify their advantages and limitations, explore emerging trends and open challenges, and draw recommendations for future directions. This work will serve as a starting point for beginners who are looking to gain an entry point into the area, as well as a guide to practitioners who are interested in learning more about recent developments of vision- and audio-based methods for active assisted living in general, and remote monitoring of vital signs in particular. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/36416 2025-07-02T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/36415 Title: Sustainable Hospitality: Reinventing Business Management Practices and the Overall Customer Experience Authors: Fadlallah, Raouf; Marneros, Stelios; Papageorgiou, George Abstract: The hospitality industry is undergoing a transformative shift toward sustainability, driven by the urgent need to reduce environmental impact and adopt circular economy principles. This chapter explores how innovation and circular business models address environmental, economic, and social challenges in the sector. It highlights the industry's intensive use of natural resources and significant waste generation, noting a persistent gap between sustainability goals and actual practice. Key barriers include striking a balance between eco-friendly operations and service quality, as well as prioritizing long-term sustainability over short-term profits. The chapter calls for systemic change, positioning the hospitality industry as a model for sustainable development. By embracing circular innovation and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the sector can transition toward business models that conserve resources, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and generate lasting value. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/36415 2025-10-23T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/36408 Title: Micromobility spatial and temporal patterns within the urban landscape: considerations on demand modeling, the effects of mobility safety and transport disruptions Authors: Nikolaou, Paraskevas; Dimitriou, Loukas; Attard, Maria Editors: Antoniou, Constantinos; Dimitriou, Loukas; Pereira, Francisco Abstract: Micromobility, a rapidly growing concept in urban transportation, refers to small-sized vehicles designed for individual travel, typically operating at speeds below 25 km/h. While often associated with recent technological trends, its origins trace back over two centuries. The journey began with the “Celerifere” in 1791, followed by Karl Freiherr von Drais’s 1817 innovation—the Draisienne, which featured a saddle and handlebars. In 1861, pedals were introduced, creating the first pedal-powered bicycle. Over the years, various modifications shaped what we now recognize as the bicycle, culminating in the emergence of electric models as early as the 1890s. Later, in 1915, Arthur Hugo Cecil Gibson introduced the Autoped—a precursor to today’s electric scooters—and in 2012, Scoot Networks launched the first shared e-scooter service. This long history highlights the evolution of lightweight, personal transport solutions and their growing influence on modern mobility systems. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/36408 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z