Ageing drivers have started testing MyCoach
In April 2021, seniors from the Netherlands started driving with MyCoach over a period of 3 weeks. Healthy seniors over 55 years could take
CARA
Supports senior drivers to drive safely and with pleasure
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The European project CuARdian Angel II (CARA II) aims at keeping driving safe and accessible for seniors and is part of the Active Assisted Living (AAL) programme that supports initiatives to improve the quality of life for the older population.
The main goal of CARA II is to develop innovative and effective products (CARA Selftest, CARA MyCoach and CARA MyRoad) to support elderly to drive safe for a longer period of time. Furthermore, it is planned to build a network of different end-users and stakeholders in order to get ready for a market introduction.
During the first CARA project (December 2018 – May 2018) research was performed to identify the needs and wishes of the senior driver. Based on this, three product ideas were generated that were aimed to support the senior driver to drive safely and comfortable. In the follow-up project, CARA II, these product ideas will be developed in an iterative process in which all relevant end users will be closely involved. In addition, the business model will be developed.
THE CARA PRODUCTS
CARA is developing three products that support seniors to drive safely, comfortably and with pleasure.
CARA MyRoad
MyRoad knows where difficult traffic situations are and guides seniors towards their destination in the most convenient way.
CARA Selftest
The Selftest provides seniors with insight into their driving related abilities.
PROJECT GOALS
Provide effective products for older drivers
Enable senior drivers to drive safely and comfortable for a longer time with help of the CARA products.
Build a network
Involve primary (seniors), secondary (relatives and caregivers) and tertiary (stakeholders) end-users .
Get ready for market introduction
The CARA II products proof functionality in real traffic
(TRL 8).
PROCESS
In December 2020 the consortium started with the follow up project CARA II. The CARA II products will be developed through an iterative process involving all relevant end-user groups. In addition, a fully validated integral business plan will be generated.
May
2021
December
2019
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Public documents CARA I
CONTACT
This project is co-funded by the AAL Programme, the European Commission and the Flemish, Dutch and Austrian authorities.
