Construction of Evaluation System of Smart Living Space for the Elderly Based on Analytic Network Process

This study constructs an evaluation system for a smart living space for the elderly using analytic network process (ANP). Through reference studies, we established six indexes to assess the smart living space. Responses from a survey with questionnaires were analyzed to obtain pairwise comparison results. The results showed that humanization degree is the most important factor to consider for better design for the smart living space for the elderly. Then, technological support and use of the technology are significant, too. This study suggests that a smart living space for the elderly have human-friendly environment with proper technologies. We expect the research result to provide a reference for the subsequent evaluation and design of a smart living space for elderly.