The Four Phases of Pervasive Computing: From Vision-Inspired to Societal-Challenged

This article reflects on the visions and motivations underlying Pervasive Computing advances made ending with considering future directions for field. It describes these in terms of four phases: 1) vision-inspired, 2) design engaging experiences, 3) innovation-based, 4) addressing societal challenges. is proposed that we will need to embrace a paradigm shift be far more challenging than previously. While can continue harness pervasive computing augment ever aspects ourselves environment, current climate mindful responsible our aspirations. may mean, paradoxically, contemplating how field scales down its technology innovation order scale up impact. sets out achieve this.