DeinHaus 4.0 in Lower Bavaria

DeinHaus 4.0 was a research project lasting over six years (2018-2024) at Deggendorf Institute of Technology and was funded with 4.5 million euros by the Bavarian State Ministry of Health, Care and Prevention.
The project analysed technical and digital solutions that provide support in the living environment and presented them to the public in model facilities.
DeinHaus 4.0 has helped to reduce fears and reservations about new technologies and improve acceptance of digital assistance among the population. Whether in the event of a need for care, illness or the prevention of the same – DeinHaus 4.0 focussed on ways of using the right aids sensibly and appropriately for the situation.

Living longer at home

Living in older ages – a topic that many people will have to deal with sooner or later. Living independently, self-determined and safely in their own home for as long as possible is of great importance to everyone. Even if they need help and care, those affected want to continue to be cared for in their familiar surroundings and not have to move into a nursing or retirement home.

Care provided by relatives or outpatient care services help to fulfill this wish. However, needs-based care adapted to the wishes and needs of the elderly are often made more difficult by various barriers. These include, for example, the lack of compatibility between care and work for relatives, rooms that are not equipped for senior citizens or the serious shortage of nursing staff.

Usage of the latest technology for an exemplary living environment

Digital reminders and notifications
Different sensors to detect brightness, temperature and movement – even when you’re not at home

Support and relief for those in need of care in everyday life

Technical devices that switch themselves off after use
Signal when windows and doors are left open
Technical devices for telemedicine, e.g. tablets

Relief for caregivers

Digital overview of the health situation of those in need of care
Message to carers as soon as the person to be cared for needs help

Study

As part of the project, a 9-month study was carried out in almost 100 households throughout Lower Bavaria. The participating households received a technology set on the topics of health and safety in old age.

Of course, particular attention was paid to the protection of personal data. In addition to an ethics application with a positive vote, a data protection impact assessment was also prepared for the implementation of the DeinHaus 4.0 study and approved by the THD data protection officer.

Model facilities

Here you can find all the information you need to explore our active model facilities (Health Lab, Digital Health Experience Centre). You can also take a virtual tour of our former model facilities (2018-2024) and the Experience Centre from the comfort of your own home.