Transforming Lives Through Innovative Technology

Creating intelligent systems that enable older adults and people with disabilities to live independently

The Quality of Life Technology (QoLT) Center is a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center (ERC) whose mission is to transform lives in a large and growing segment of the population – people with reduced functional capabilities due to aging or disability. Future compassionate intelligent QoLT systems will monitor and communicate with a person, understand her daily needs and tasks, and provide reliable and happily-accepted assistance by compensating and substituting for diminished capabilities.

QoLT is a unique partnership between Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh that brings together a cross-disciplinary team of technologists, clinicians, industry partners, end users, and other stakeholders to create revolutionary technologies that will improve and sustain the quality of life for all people.  >>Impact

Latest Research Highlight

Aneesh Chopra, US Chief Technology Office, Visits QoLT during CES 2010

QoLT took part in the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, held January 7-10, 2010.  A highlight of this years show for QoLT was the visit by Aneesh Chopra, Advisor to the President and Chief Technology Office of the United States.  He wrote about the Center’s and QoLT Foundry’s role in innovation in his blog. 
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