samsung joins forces with israeli startup to create smart homes for elderly - samsung

Samsung and Israeli startup Mybitat announced on Tuesday plans to jointly develop innovative smart home solutions designed to help older people stay safe at home.
Mybitat, a startup focused on the "internet of things", is working with Samsung's strategic and innovation center in Silicon Valley to develop advanced sensors, cloud-
Monitor the daily life and health of the elderly based on software and behavior analysis.
In a statement, they said the goal is to give older people greater flexibility in controlling their living environment.
Using Mybitat's analytical tools, along with the new sensors and smart algorithms developed by Samsung, the end product will be able to identify changes in customer behavior or health, and even alert remote caregivers if assistance is needed.
These companies plan to provide technology that allows them to live in their homes safely and more independently, thereby improving the quality of life of individuals.
The solution is designed to easily change the home environment and is tailored for an aging baby boomers or their independent parents.
"Samsung believes seniors can benefit from new technologies to improve their quality of life," said Samsung's Curtis Sasaki . ".
"Our partnership with Mybitat has the potential to make it easier for individuals and families to understand the key elements of the aging process.
"We believe that systems currently managing aging need to be significantly improved," said Mati Kochavi, founder of Mybitat . ".
"We want to redefine these systems and provide affordable options to open up new possibilities for aging individuals.
This collaboration with Samsung's Center for Strategy and Innovation will help us speed up the day of making more seniors live better in a familiar, comfortable environment.
"Mybitat's mission is to provide life-changing solutions for the habitat of the elderly.
Mybitat technology uses analytics to turn information into actionable knowledge and insights.
This is the first time after multiple successful projects in smart city space, using such a platform to tailor solutions for consumers.
Mybitat has recently been a Sino-foreign joint venture on the surface of the moon.