ABSTRACT
Smart homes using artificial intelligence are a new housing model that allows cognitively impaired individuals to lead independent lives while providing temporary relief to their families and caregivers from their obligations. The new technologies for smart homes usually provide independence to the cognitive-affected person by assisting him in the performance of his everyday tasks. Smart-home systems use various types of technology—some can detect the resident's error and provide guidance in these moments exclusively, some respond to the resident's request and others provide help automatically. Despite the fact that automatic assistance systems are designed to reduce cognitive burdens, they can often be cognitively demanding, especially for a patient who is already facing decreasing cognitive skills. This emphasizes the need for systems' obedience for residents experiencing severe cognitive disability. Moreover, patients' emotional and behavioral reactions to certain types of prompts must be taken into account.
