Elderly people could live independently for longer thanks to new home sensor system which detects emergencies
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have developed a non-intrusive home monitoring system using radar, heat sensors, and smart plugs to detect emergencies like falls or health crises. The system uses AI to analyze daily routines while maintaining user privacy, aiming to help the elderly live independently for longer.
Why it matters
This technology offers a scalable, privacy-conscious solution to the growing challenge of caring for an aging global population.
by Chris Birkle, Nottingham Trent University
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Add to Preferred Sources An image of the working prototype system. Credit: Nottingham Trent University Older people could be monitored safely in their own homes without the need for intrusive cameras or wearable devices thanks to new research by Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
A study, in collaboration with Integrated System Technologies Ltd, has led to the development of a low-cost monitoring system that combines radar, heat sensors and smart plugs to track daily routines while protecting privacy.
The system incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) to combine data from the three monitoring technologies to identify possible health events, such as falls, heart attacks, strokes or other critical illnesses.
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