AI, care staff, and users as a collaborative triangle in supported living
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Linköpings kommun - FoU Östergötland |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 499 726 |
| Project duration | October 2026 - March 2027 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Impact Innovation SustainGov - Calls |
| Call | Impact Innovation: Preparatory project for a reformed public sector in 2026 |
Purpose and goal
An increasing number of neurodivergent adults are in need of residential support, while the skills shortage for municipalities is increasing. Through the concept of a "collaborative triangle", we want to explore an AI-based solution as a possible active third actor in the relationship between users and residential support workers within individually adapted adult support. The aim is to increase independence and free up time so that staff can focus on relationship-building social support.
Expected effects and result
The project is expected to result in a requirements specification for an AI-based solution for supported living based on IAVS, developed through co-design with users and staff in Motala and Ödeshög. Also, legal, ethical and technical conditions and risks will be mapped, and a cross-sectoral actor constellation established with a plan for an implementation project. The solution is expected to strengthen users´ independence, reduce stigma and free up staff time for relationship-based support.
Planned approach and implementation
The project runs from October 2026 to March 2027 and is led by FoU Östergötland with the municipalities of Motala and Ödeshög. The work is based on co-design and is organised in three work packages. WP1 maps legal and systemic conditions, the state of research and existing AI solutions. WP2 involves users and support staff in workshops and interviews to map and prioritise needs and risks. WP3 compiles the results into a requirements specification and a plan for an implementation project.