Implementing Data-Driven Environmental Dialogues to Enhance Well-Being of Aging People at Home With the e- VITA Virtual Coaching System

This paper explores advancements in improving the well-being of aging people at home by integrating data-driven environmental dialogues. Building upon a preliminary study focused on human-coach conversations, our research investigates the implementation of these advancements in the e-VITA virtual coaching system. Core enhancements include utilizing smart environmental sensing as dialogue triggers and crafting dialogue scenarios tailored to the user's context. The focus on heat stroke prevention, utilizing the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index, highlights the system's proactive approach to dynamically changing environmental conditions. Through this methodology, we aim to address the specific needs of the aging population by fostering a more personalized and adaptive interaction, emphasizing solutions for independence and safety.