3 active and assitived living projects you need to know about
At the recent 2nd IET Conference on Technologies for Active and Assitive Living , a number of projects were presented. Here's 3 that you need to know about. SPHERE: Sensor Platform for Halthcare in a Residential Environment The S ensor P latform for HE althcare in a R esidential E nvironment (SPHERE) is a Bristol University led project based in the city of Bristol. The aim of the project is to use a variety of sensors around the home to monitor individuals and identify wide-ranging potential health concerns and issues such as falls, sedentary behaviour, sleep patterns and diet choices. The first phase of the project included rigging a Victorian house with a multitude of sensors, and the team are now rolling out the sensors to 100 volunteer homes around the city. The project is led by Bristol…