Kraft-Copilot
The aim of the project is the participatory development and testing of an adaptive, gamified learning and networking platform for young informal carers with the focus on strengthening their quality of life and health literacy. The target group of Young Adult Carers (YAC) is characterised by a series of life-stage-typical events which, in combination with care responsibilities, can create diverse areas of tension and bring with them an increased need for support. The "Kraft-Copilot" platform to be developed offers individual and target group-oriented support, learning and networking opportunities and also provides for an expansion of the target group's social space and integration into care communities - with the aim of promoting the health of young caring adults and stimulating a process of self-reflection. A widespread use of Kraft-Copilot nevertheless makes a valuable contribution to relieving regional health structures and strengthens the use and integration of digital health offers.
Our project invites participation. Find out about current dates, participation opportunities, and workshops on our website:
Visit our exhibition "Invisible Heroes, Between Everyday Life and Care" from August 18 to September 4, 2025, at the COSMO Science Forum Dresden
We keep track of the latest developments on the project's own Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/kraft_copilot/
Funding
BMFTR funding measure on interactive technologies for health and quality of life as part of the funding priority "Technology-supported innovations for care communities to improve the quality of life and health of informal caregivers".
The aim of the project is the participatory development and testing of an adaptive, gamified learning and networking platform for young informal carers with the focus on strengthening their quality of life and health literacy.
Young adult carers, 18-27 years old
01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023 (12 months viability study)
01.08.2023 - 31.01.2026 (30 months implementation phase)
Project leader
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Head of research group
NameMs Dr. Sandra Schulz
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Team
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Research associate
NameMs Katharina Hammel B.A. Integrated Design (FH)
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Research associate
NameMr Sam Toorchi Roodsari (M. Sc.)
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Deputy head of research group
NameMs Cornelia Schade M.Sc.
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Technical staff member
NameMs Anne Schimmeck
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Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
NameMr Dipl.-Medieninf. Felix Schönfeld
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Research associate
NameMs Antonia Stagge M.A.
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