Objective Studies on animals indicate that gut to have a direct impact on neuron- endocrine secretion and gut motility. This project will investigate the role of pre- and robotics on the endocrine-endocrine and motility function of the elderly gut in order to improve the quality of life of the ageing human. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringrobotics Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-1. - Key action Food, Nutrition and Health Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER EU contribution No data Address Cromore Road BT52 1SA COLERAINE United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data