Ambient Intelligence (also known as Ambient Intelligences, Intelligence, Ambient): An emerging paradigm in which people are empowered through intelligent (digital) tools embedded in the surrounding environment. These tools proactively support human existence by being sensitive, adaptive, and responsive to the needs, ha

NIH MeSH · D000080910Information Science

Ambient Intelligence

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Definition

An emerging paradigm in which people are empowered through intelligent (digital) tools embedded in the surrounding environment. These tools proactively support human existence by being sensitive, adaptive, and responsive to the needs, habits, gestures, and emotions of individuals.

MeSH classification

  • L01.224.900.910.500

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Common questions about Ambient Intelligence

What does Ambient Intelligence mean in medicine?
An emerging paradigm in which people are empowered through intelligent (digital) tools embedded in the surrounding environment. These tools proactively support human existence by being sensitive, adaptive, and responsive to the needs, habits, gestures, and emotions of individuals. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Ambient Intelligence known by any other names?
Yes. Ambient Intelligence is also referred to as Ambient Intelligences, Intelligence, Ambient, Intelligences, Ambient, Ambient Assisted Living in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Ambient Intelligence sit in the medical classification?
Ambient Intelligence falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.900.910.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000080910) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗