Living in Future Interactive Environments
The McKechnie Family LIFE Home
Living in Interactive Future Environments
The McKechnie Family LIFE Home is a cutting-edge research center focused on innovations in home environments. This facility mimics existing home dwellings (i.e., a typical home of today) as well as provides space for the development of next-generation smart homes (i.e., house of tomorrow) that would allow people of all ages and abilities to live fuller, healthier, and autonomous lives. Spaces include a two-bedroom home; an attached garage; multi-purpose research and collaboration rooms; outdoor areas; and capacity for community engagement. Research and development efforts focus on a range of topics related to in-home activities to improve quality of life and independence for people of all ages and abilities.
Vision
We envision a world where we are Living in Interactive Future Environments (LIFE) and technology supports our quality of life at home.
Mission
The mission of the McKechnie Family LIFE Home is to provide the infrastructure to support interdisciplinary research, industry collaborations, community partnerships, and educational opportunities that will advance the science, engineering, and translation of innovations to support independent living, healthcare needs, social interaction, and everyday activities in the home.
In the News
McKechnie Family LIFE Home Welcomes Dr. Chris Wickens
The McKechnie Family LIFE Home was pleased to welcome Dr. Chris Wickens during his visit on Tuesday April 16th, 2024. Dr. Wickens is a renowned scientist who has made important and lasting contributions to psychological science.
McKechnie Family LIFE Home partnered with IHSI to host Community Seminar Series.
The McKechnie Family LIFE Home in partnership with IHSI hosted three sessions of the spring seminar series. These sessions addressed a range of topics in health technology.
McKechnie Family LIFE Home Hosts Part of the 2024 IISE Conference
On February 16, 2024, the McKechnie Family LIFE Home hosted Industrial and Systems Engineering students as part of the 2024 Institute of Industrial Systems Engineers (IISE) Regional Conference for Middle Eastern Students.