The study centres on Transportation, Communications, Shopping, Food Preparation, Financial Management, House Cleaning, Home Maintenance, and Managing Medications. Recruitment involves UPM, Madrid's participant panel, with the informed consent process clarifying the study's nature. Task-Based Exploration in a smart home setting spans IADL categories through semi-structured interviews. Participants engage in flexible discussions, choosing specific tasks or topics, utilising various technologies and cultural probes. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of their experiences, contributing valuable insights to the study.
The involvement of UPM Spain in the research was crucial for gaining insights into the Spanish context, understanding the functioning of the living lab, recruiting participants, and receiving support in facilitating interviews. Their engagement provided essential contextual knowledge and logistical assistance, contributing to the research's comprehensive understanding of smart technology integration in Spain.