National Robotarium partners with Leuchie House to trial assisted living technologies
The National Robotarium, delivered by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, has partnered with Leuchie House to trial technologies that could help people with…
Competition launched to increase awareness of life-changing assistive tech among children
Gavin Bashar UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare Telemonitoring and response service Carecall has launched a competition to raise awareness amongst children about the importance…
Lincolnshire partnership examines resident-focused assistive technology in social care
The University of Lincoln is working with Lincolnshire County Council and Serco to investigate how everyday, affordable technology could soon be adopted to bring real…
Assistive tech event showcases new concepts to help support existing care packages
A collaborative robotics and social care event has brought together innovators and users in a week-long burst of creativity around assistive technology, supported by the…
Guest article: How robotics can help slow cognitive decline and support independent living for longer
Professor Lynne Baillie from The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University In this guest article, Professor Lynne Baillie, who specialises in Human-Robot Interaction and social care…
Uni researchers trial innovative app to help over-50s remain independent for longer
A research project at the University of Strathclyde is exploring what helps the over-50s in Scotland stay active, healthy and independent for longer through the…
Smart home tech set to revolutionise independent living in care homes
Smart meters and associated technologies are being used to monitor for health-related incidents around the home as part of a ground-breaking new trial led by…
Pioneering homes with ‘leading-edge’ tech open for independent living
A unique collection of 24 homes from Blackwood, fitted with cutting-edge technology to transform the lives of people with disabilities, has officially opened its doors.…
Innovative elderly care devices for personal safety to be showcased at upcoming CES
Senior care technology specialist Essence Group will be showcasing two advanced 5G-connected IoT devices at CES 2021 that aim to keep elderly people safe and…
App to enable councils to deliver virtual support to vulnerable people during pandemic
AutonoMe, the creators of apps and support programmes for vulnerable people in social care settings, has today announced that its service has gone live across…