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CST Ethics Exercise

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                                   CST Ethics Exercise  Engineering Ethics Toolkit :  Case studies - Engineering Professors Council (epc.ac.uk) Case Study :  Smart homes for older people with disabilities - Engineering Professors Council (epc.ac.uk) Case Study : Smart homes for older people with diabilities. A smart home refers to a residence equipped with devices and appliances that are interconnected and can be controlled remotely and/or automated to enhance comfort, convenience, security, and energy efficiency. These devices often communicate with each other and with a central hub or control system, typically via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, or other wireless protocols. Examples of smart home devices include smart thermostats, lighting systems, security cameras, door locks, speakers, appliances, and sensors. Users can control these devices through smartphone apps, voice commands, or ...