BOPALiM members presented at the 11th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population (ITAP) in in Gothenburg, Sweden, as part of HCII 2025.
- Ms Fatemeh Hatami, who is Doctoral Researcher (Marie Curie Fellow) at the Faculty of Social Sciences – Health Sciences at Tampere University, presented findings on generational differences in the adoption of transportation innovations. Her work emphasised the role of early adopters and highlighted how values such as affordability and controllability shape older adults’ engagement with new mobility technologies.
- Prof. Brenda Vrkljan, who is a Professor of Occupational Therapy at the School of Rehabilitation Science, and Director of the Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities Program at McMaster University in Canada, discussed the use of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) to provide personalised, real-time feedback to older drivers. Her presentation explored how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can support safer driving while addressing ethical considerations such as privacy, consent, and algorithmic bias.
The panel was co-chaired by Dr Judith Charlton based in Australia and by Dr Lisa Molnar based in the USA. Itbrought together global experts to explore how technologies like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), and ridesharing platforms can support safe, independent mobility for ageing populations and people with disabilities. This session underscored the importance of inclusive, user-centered design and the need for continued research to ensure equitable access to emerging transportation solutions, all of which are aligned with BOPALiM objectives.
