For older people who grew up before PCs, iPhones and Amazon Echo became pillars of everyday life technology, more and more startups are developing smart devices, these devices have the function of keeping aging mind and body healthy. Personal-
Auxiliary robots like ElliQ and Cutii Mark smart shoes in the fall, even smart hips --
Airbag-
Are still in the prototype, not yet in the consumer market
Recently made its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, designing features for older people whose senses may no longer be sharp. From technology-assisted home-
Hardware products for older people, such as tablets for grand pad, with magnifying glasses and simplified applications, businesses are looking to take advantage of the growing group of older people, A key challenge to help them cope with modern aging: social isolation.
Social isolation
Feeling lonely, isolated from the world
According to research from the University of York and the University of Chicago in the UK, many diseases, such as heart disease, may be accelerated and the immune system may be compromised.
Researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah believe that social isolation leads to an increased risk of death, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day and drinking alcohol.
However, as companies enter this booming market, Gerontology urges caution rather than rush to launch technology products for the elderly.
Many start-ups, run by young entrepreneurs eager to serve people often forgotten in the tech industry, don't always understand what older people really want, they say.
"There is no denying that our aging population is growing, so we have a business opportunity . "
University of California, San Francisco, associate professor of geriatric medicine, Carla Perris sinotto.
"These devices are usually designed by young people, and many of them are very complicated to use.
Unless they are designed by or with seniors, there is a high probability of failure.
Perissinotto said: "Some of the design features that young people are looking for in the device, such as smaller sizes and quieter speakers, are not desirable for older people.
It is often difficult for seniors to hear or read fine print, they may lose the sensitivity of their fingertips and need more power to press the icon on the touch screen.
They may also forget basic digital tasks, or don't know how to do them, like logging in to Wi-Fi network.
Barry Sardis, 70, a retired Silicon Valley computer programmer living in San Jose's retirement community, is interested in a new generation of PCs
Auxiliary equipment for the elderly.
Sardis is testing a prototype personal robot from ElliQ, who won the Best Innovation Award at CES.
Sardis said he is testing the ability of ElliQ to actively ask questions or suggest activities that exceed the capabilities of popular smart speakers such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, which only respond when called.
ElliQ consists of two parts: a movable smart speaker and a tablet screen.
When communicating with the user, the smart speaker moves on its own, communicates the body language, and lights up in certain actions, indicating that it is paying attention.
The tablet will display music and send messages
Hailing App and provide closed subtitle replies so that users with poor hearing can read what ElliQ says.
"The reason why social robots are impressive to me is because I think they are like smartphones," Sardis said . ".
Smart phones are more
Function, with a wide range of requirements and aspirations from the elderly community.
"Unlike other personal robots, which usually have a face that can move around the room with wheels or mechanical legs, where elliQ deliberately doesn't look like a human being, to prevent any idea that robots are the right substitute for humansto-
Human interaction.
Body language with lights and subtitles (ElliQ)
"It's more intuitive, but ElliQ is not alone," said Dole Skule, founder of ElliQ . ".
Israeli companies have announced plans to test the device with more people in nursing homes in Marin County and Florida.
The goal of other startups is to make it easy for seniors to use products with simpler features. Orange, Calif. -
Based on GrandPad, the iPad
Tablets like older people have bigger icons and bigger power buttons.
Tablet with more than a dozen basic applications with advanced features
Some friendly features like a magnifying glass to help read small text, a wireless charger, as some users may forget to charge the tablet on a regular basis, and a simplified "shipping app ", pay tribute to Lyft with just a few clicks.
"We need to make this technology complex enough to make it look easy," he said . "
Former University of California-Irvine professor of geriatric medicine, Kerry Burson, is now the chief Gerontology for grandparents.
"It has not become foolish;
The opposite.
"ElliQ and grand pad improve mood and reduce stress by providing simple video calls or playing music playlists, putting their app set on keeping seniors social and mentally engaged.
Founder Antoine batayer said that French startup Cutii, with a personal robot of the same name, tried to contact the elderly through organized activities and exercises arranged by the robot.
However, even with robots designed to help the elderly avoid social isolation, doctors still say that touching humans is the best medicine.
"There is no substitute for in-
"The connection between people . "
"Even if you use technology, it should just be used as a supplement.
"Mercury news for seniors who grew up before PCs, iPhones and Amazon Echo became the technical backbone of everyday life, and more startups are developing smart devices, these devices have the function of keeping aging mind and body healthy. Personal-
Auxiliary robots like ElliQ and Cutii Mark smart shoes in the fall, even smart hips --
Airbag-
Are still in the prototype, not yet in the consumer market
Recently made its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, designing features for older people whose senses may no longer be sharp. From technology-assisted home-
Hardware products for older people, such as tablets for grand pad, with magnifying glasses and simplified applications, businesses are looking to take advantage of the growing group of older people, A key challenge to help them cope with modern aging: social isolation.
Social isolation
Feeling lonely, isolated from the world
According to research from the University of York and the University of Chicago in the UK, many diseases, such as heart disease, may be accelerated and the immune system may be compromised.
Researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah believe that social isolation leads to an increased risk of death, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day and drinking alcohol.
However, as companies enter this booming market, Gerontology urges caution rather than rush to launch technology products for the elderly.
Many start-ups, run by young entrepreneurs eager to serve people often forgotten in the tech industry, don't always understand what older people really want, they say.
"There is no denying that our aging population is growing, so we have a business opportunity . "
University of California, San Francisco, associate professor of geriatric medicine, Carla Perris sinotto.
"These devices are usually designed by young people, and many of them are very complicated to use.
Unless they are designed by or with seniors, there is a high probability of failure.
Perissinotto said: "Some of the design features that young people are looking for in the device, such as smaller sizes and quieter speakers, are not desirable for older people.
It is often difficult for seniors to hear or read fine print, they may lose the sensitivity of their fingertips and need more power to press the icon on the touch screen.
They may also forget basic digital tasks, or don't know how to do them, like logging in to Wi-Fi network.
Barry Sardis, 70, a retired Silicon Valley computer programmer living in San Jose's retirement community, is interested in a new generation of PCs
Auxiliary equipment for the elderly.
Sardis is testing a prototype personal robot from ElliQ, who won the Best Innovation Award at CES.
Sardis said he is testing the ability of ElliQ to actively ask questions or suggest activities that exceed the capabilities of popular smart speakers such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, which only respond when called.
ElliQ consists of two parts: a movable smart speaker and a tablet screen.
When communicating with the user, the smart speaker moves on its own, communicates the body language, and lights up in certain actions, indicating that it is paying attention.
The tablet will display music and send messages
Hailing App and provide closed subtitle replies so that users with poor hearing can read what ElliQ says.
"The reason why social robots are impressive to me is because I think they are like smartphones," Sardis said . ".
Smart phones are more
Function, with a wide range of requirements and aspirations from the elderly community.
"Unlike other personal robots, which usually have a face that can move around the room with wheels or mechanical legs, where elliQ deliberately doesn't look like a human being, to prevent any idea that robots are the right substitute for humansto-
Human interaction.
Body language with lights and subtitles (ElliQ)
"It's more intuitive, but ElliQ is not alone," said Dole Skule, founder of ElliQ . ".
Israeli companies have announced plans to test the device with more people in nursing homes in Marin County and Florida.
The goal of other startups is to make it easy for seniors to use products with simpler features. Orange, Calif. -
Based on GrandPad, the iPad
Tablets like older people have bigger icons and bigger power buttons.
Tablet with more than a dozen basic applications with advanced features
Some friendly features like a magnifying glass to help read small text, a wireless charger, as some users may forget to charge the tablet on a regular basis, and a simplified "shipping app ", pay tribute to Lyft with just a few clicks.
"We need to make this technology complex enough to make it look easy," he said . "
Former University of California-Irvine professor of geriatric medicine, Kerry Burson, is now the chief Gerontology for grandparents.
"It has not become foolish;
The opposite.
"ElliQ and grand pad improve mood and reduce stress by providing simple video calls or playing music playlists, putting their app set on keeping seniors social and mentally engaged.
Founder Antoine batayer said that French startup Cutii, with a personal robot of the same name, tried to contact the elderly through organized activities and exercises arranged by the robot.
However, even with robots designed to help the elderly avoid social isolation, doctors still say that touching humans is the best medicine.
"There is no substitute for in-
"The connection between people . "
"Even if you use technology, it should just be used as a supplement.
"Mercury news for seniors who grew up before PCs, iPhones and Amazon Echo became the technical backbone of everyday life, and more startups are developing smart devices, these devices have the function of keeping aging mind and body healthy. Personal-
Auxiliary robots like ElliQ and Cutii Mark smart shoes in the fall, even smart hips --
Airbag-
Are still in the prototype, not yet in the consumer market
Recently made its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, designing features for older people whose senses may no longer be sharp. From technology-assisted home-
Hardware products for older people, such as tablets for grand pad, with magnifying glasses and simplified applications, businesses are looking to take advantage of the growing group of older people, A key challenge to help them cope with modern aging: social isolation.
Social isolation
Feeling lonely, isolated from the world
According to research from the University of York and the University of Chicago in the UK, many diseases, such as heart disease, may be accelerated and the immune system may be compromised.
Researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah believe that social isolation leads to an increased risk of death, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day and drinking alcohol.
However, as companies enter this booming market, Gerontology urges caution rather than rush to launch technology products for the elderly.
Many start-ups, run by young entrepreneurs eager to serve people often forgotten in the tech industry, don't always understand what older people really want, they say.
"There is no denying that our aging population is growing, so we have a business opportunity . "
University of California, San Francisco, associate professor of geriatric medicine, Carla Perris sinotto.
"These devices are usually designed by young people, and many of them are very complicated to use.
Unless they are designed by or with seniors, there is a high probability of failure.
Perissinotto said: "Some of the design features that young people are looking for in the device, such as smaller sizes and quieter speakers, are not desirable for older people.
It is often difficult for seniors to hear or read fine print, they may lose the sensitivity of their fingertips and need more power to press the icon on the touch screen.
They may also forget basic digital tasks, or don't know how to do them, like logging in to Wi-Fi network.
Barry Sardis, 70, a retired Silicon Valley computer programmer living in San Jose's retirement community, is interested in a new generation of PCs
Auxiliary equipment for the elderly.
Sardis is testing a prototype personal robot from ElliQ, who won the Best Innovation Award at CES.
Sardis said he is testing the ability of ElliQ to actively ask questions or suggest activities that exceed the capabilities of popular smart speakers such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, which only respond when called.
ElliQ consists of two parts: a movable smart speaker and a tablet screen.
When communicating with the user, the smart speaker moves on its own, communicates the body language, and lights up in certain actions, indicating that it is paying attention.
The tablet will display music and send messages
Hailing App and provide closed subtitle replies so that users with poor hearing can read what ElliQ says.
"The reason why social robots are impressive to me is because I think they are like smartphones," Sardis said . ".
Smart phones are more
Function, with a wide range of requirements and aspirations from the elderly community.
"Unlike other personal robots, which usually have a face that can move around the room with wheels or mechanical legs, where elliQ deliberately doesn't look like a human being, to prevent any idea that robots are the right substitute for humansto-
Human interaction.
Body language with lights and subtitles (ElliQ)
"It's more intuitive, but ElliQ is not alone," said Dole Skule, founder of ElliQ . ".
Israeli companies have announced plans to test the device with more people in nursing homes in Marin County and Florida.
The goal of other startups is to make it easy for seniors to use products with simpler features. Orange, Calif. -
Based on GrandPad, the iPad
Tablets like older people have bigger icons and bigger power buttons.
Tablet with more than a dozen basic applications with advanced features
Some friendly features like a magnifying glass to help read small text, a wireless charger, as some users may forget to charge the tablet on a regular basis, and a simplified "shipping app ", pay tribute to Lyft with just a few clicks.
"We need to make this technology complex enough to make it look easy," he said . "
Former University of California-Irvine professor of geriatric medicine, Kerry Burson, is now the chief Gerontology for grandparents.
"It has not become foolish;
The opposite.
"ElliQ and grand pad improve mood and reduce stress by providing simple video calls or playing music playlists, putting their app set on keeping seniors social and mentally engaged.
Founder Antoine batayer said that French startup Cutii, with a personal robot of the same name, tried to contact the elderly through organized activities and exercises arranged by the robot.
However, even with robots designed to help the elderly avoid social isolation, doctors still say that touching humans is the best medicine.
"There is no substitute for in-
"The connection between people . "
"Even if you use technology, it should just be used as a supplement.