Development of a smart living platform based on a motion sensing carpet

Localization and mobility monitoring are fundamental functions for constructing a smart living space. This paper presents a smart living platform based on motion sensing carpets. It is developed in the form of 50 × 50cm `puzzle floor mat' units, which allows the users to assemble by themselves according to their desired shape and area. From the pressure data collected by motion sensing carpets, functions such as location tracking, mobility monitoring and fall detection can be achieved. This platform has been installed in Zhulun Apartment for field trial.