Xbox Technology Could Keep Older People Safe

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https://www.theguardian.com/social-...x-technology-older-people-hospital-admissions


Researchers are testing motion-sensitive technology to see if it could detect and prevent falls – and reduce hospital admissions.

Former hod carrier George Foster describes himself as “technophobic”. But when he was given the chance to have Xbox technology, driven by artificial intelligence, installed in the sitting room of his Salford home to monitor his every movement, he saw the chance to ensure his continued independence.

The 63-year-old – who is prone to what he calls the “wobbles” – has just participated in a groundbreaking pilot called MiiHome, testing low-cost monitoring technology in the homes of 10 volunteers living in sheltered accommodation. The researchers are trying to work out how it can be used to prevent falls and unnecessary hospital admissions.
 
"MiiHome" sounds like it's associated with the Wii. But actually it involves Kinect. Apparently they've installed Kinects into a number of assisted living centers, as part of a study. They're going to monitor residents for 3 months.


"Resident Lily McEwen (pictured), 89, has mobility issues and is one of the first people to sign up for the initial study. She said, 'I have quite a lot of falls at home, so I was happy to sign up to take part in the study. If it helps more people in the future then it can only be a good thing.'”

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Lily McEwen, 89, under surveillance by the NSA.


“We want to develop a system where we can detect significant deterioration in a person’s health. This would mean we could react appropriately and avoid the more serious problems that could result when things continue to deteriorate, perhaps unnoticed."

“We are at the very beginning of this journey, however we hope that eventually this technology may be able to for instance, detect whether someone has been unusually getting up several times during the night and alert us that there could be something wrong that could be fixed easily before it turns into something serious."

"If successful, it’s hoped this type of sensor technology will one day be part of the fabric of the future home, especially if the home is supporting an older person who lives alone."


Interesting. It's the next step beyond the call buttons they have now ("I"ve fallen and I can't get up"). Personally, I'd rather stick with the call buttons. Having Kinect monitoring me feels a little too intrusive. "Mr. Johnson is playing with himself again."
 
Andy said:
"MiiHome" sounds like it's associated with the Wii. But actually it involves Kinect. Apparently they've installed Kinects into a number of assisted living centers, as part of a study. They're going to monitor residents for 3 months.


"Resident Lily McEwen (pictured), 89, has mobility issues and is one of the first people to sign up for the initial study. She said, 'I have quite a lot of falls at home, so I was happy to sign up to take part in the study. If it helps more people in the future then it can only be a good thing.'”

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Lily McEwen, 89, under surveillance by the NSA.


“We want to develop a system where we can detect significant deterioration in a person’s health. This would mean we could react appropriately and avoid the more serious problems that could result when things continue to deteriorate, perhaps unnoticed."

“We are at the very beginning of this journey, however we hope that eventually this technology may be able to for instance, detect whether someone has been unusually getting up several times during the night and alert us that there could be something wrong that could be fixed easily before it turns into something serious."

"If successful, it’s hoped this type of sensor technology will one day be part of the fabric of the future home, especially if the home is supporting an older person who lives alone."


Interesting. It's the next step beyond the call buttons they have now ("I"ve fallen and I can't get up"). Personally, I'd rather stick with the call buttons. Having Kinect monitoring me feels a little too intrusive. "Mr. Johnson is playing with himself again."
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File this under:

"cool that there are people thinking about this issue but the use of technology to constantly track your movement inside your home and the misuses of this tech is absolutely terrifying"
 
Frozpot said:
File this under:

"cool that there are people thinking about this issue but the use of technology to constantly track your movement inside your home and the misuses of this tech is absolutely terrifying"
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Well, old people don't carry cell phones, how else do you suggest we track their every move? Asking for another agent a friend.
 
Frozpot said:
File this under:

"cool that there are people thinking about this issue but the use of technology to constantly track your movement inside your home and the misuses of this tech is absolutely terrifying"
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Yeah, there are some issues with privacy, for sure. Any company backing the device will also have to worry about liability issues. What will the monitoring system be responsible for monitoring? Falls? Heart attacks? Strokes? What if a resident has one of those conditions, but Kinect fails to pick it up? Etc. Having a call button is one thing -- it's very straightforward, and more importantly, it's 100% in control of the person. But here, you're giving that responsibility over to a machine. What if the machine malfunctions? Who's responsible then?

Not that it's a bad idea. Just a lot of things to iron out.
 
karmakid said:
https://www.theguardian.com/social-...x-technology-older-people-hospital-admissions


Researchers are testing motion-sensitive technology to see if it could detect and prevent falls – and reduce hospital admissions.

Former hod carrier George Foster describes himself as “technophobic”. But when he was given the chance to have Xbox technology, driven by artificial intelligence, installed in the sitting room of his Salford home to monitor his every movement, he saw the chance to ensure his continued independence.

The 63-year-old – who is prone to what he calls the “wobbles” – has just participated in a groundbreaking pilot called MiiHome, testing low-cost monitoring technology in the homes of 10 volunteers living in sheltered accommodation. The researchers are trying to work out how it can be used to prevent falls and unnecessary hospital admissions.
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Why do I feel like you posting this was aimed at me? :p

I feel like I'd end up with too many false alarms when I try different wines with sleeping tablets (the tanins mix up the side effects! It's like the lottery!) And I'm pretty sure my Kinect refuses to look me in the eye anymore, and is suffering PTSD.
 
Bellybama said:
Why do I feel like you posting this was aimed at me? :p

I feel like I'd end up with too many false alarms when I try different wines with sleeping tablets (the tanins mix up the side effects! It's like the lottery!) And I'm pretty sure my Kinect refuses to look me in the eye anymore, and is suffering PTSD.
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Imagine the mixer/twitch following you could have, you could retire ;)
 
Bellybama said:
Are there codes/ethics for twitch? It would be fun being a Rosanne/Ambien twitch streamer. You wouldn't even need a new game.
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Well, before they said with Kinect “you are the controller” but I guess now it’d be “you are the game”


DUDE! That’ll be the hook, like those “twitch plays Tetris and Pokémon you could start one where “twitch plays Belly”. Ethics morals and empathy be out the window with this, sorry. Press X to sip wine.
 
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