Problem-led technology
From spoken reminders to locked automatic dispensers and remote missed-dose alerts.
Possible approaches
Suitability depends on the person, home, response network and willingness to use the equipment.
Companion robots
by Service Robotics
A purpose-built digital companion linked to a remote-care platform.
Main limitation: It cannot provide physical care or guarantee that a prompted task has been completed.
View the reality checkMedication
by Pivotell
A lockable rotating dispenser that presents the scheduled dose and sounds an alarm.
Main limitation: It cannot confirm that medicine was swallowed and is unsuitable for some medicines or regimens.
View the reality checkHome monitoring
by Canary Care Global
A camera-free home monitoring system using movement, door, humidity and vibration sensors.
Main limitation: It observes patterns, not health status, intention or the full context of events.
View the reality checkMedication
by Pivotell
A locked automatic dispenser with text or email alerts for dispensed or missed doses.
Main limitation: A notification that a dose was dispensed is not confirmation of ingestion.
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