Quality of Life Technology: Intelligent Systems for Better Living

This special issue presents selected papers on the Quality of Life Technology (QoLT). We define QoLT as intelligent systems that augment body and mind for self-determination for older adults and people with disabilities. Ways to support people’s ability to live independently are increasingly demanded throughout the world as demographics shift to an older society and the prevalence of disability increases. Creating and focusing technology to address quality of life concerns is a timely challenge for scientists, engineers, clinicians and society as a whole. The topics covered included: