The CompanionAble Project, which a reader discovered in 2010 (1st comment), is making news with its robot assistant dubbed ‘Hector’. He works in concert with a tablet remote control and in a ‘smart home’ (now termed by CEDIA the ‘intuitive home’) setting,… Read moreYour weekend robot fix: Hector and the chameleon
Tunstall today launched a new version of its Lifeline hub. New features include: A softer, rounder, look Less in-your-face branding An integral ambient temperature sensor Automated regular pendant test reminder A 75% more efficient power adaptor Improved battery back up… Read moreTunstall launches new version of Lifeline hub (UK)
Sotera Wireless has gained FDA clearance for its ViSi Mobile System, which is a single bracelet device that displays heart rate, pulse and temperature on a single wrist-worn band suitable for ambulatory general care hospital patients. It also transmits to… Read moreSotera gains FDA clearance for hospital monitor
Laurie Orlov of Aging in Place Technology Watch is the author of a new, large N study surveying 315 home care managers responsible for 34,509 workers in home care and geriatric care management. Findings: the present of home care and… Read moreA blueprint for the future of home care (US)
