AI that Cares for Aging at Home (Care@Home)
Description of the granted funding
This research project aims to develop a novel contactless monitoring ecosystem for elderly individuals that surpasses existing limitations by leveraging the potential of Nearable & Airable Smart Sensors (NASS). It expands the scope of monitoring to include a wider range of poses, vital signs, and daily activities—without intrusive wearables. By integrating NASS with AI and TinyML edge processing, the system enables real-time, privacy-preserving data analysis while minimizing transmission. An ethical framework ensures secure local processing and responsible data sharing with care professionals. International collaboration will test the system in diverse clinical settings to validate its effectiveness and user acceptance. The goal: enhance elderly well-being, support caregivers, and enable responsive, dignified home-based care.
Show moreStarting year
2026
End year
2029
Granted funding
Funder
Research Council of Finland
Funding instrument
Kansainvälinen yhteisrahoitteinen ohjelma
Decision maker
Suomen akatemian muu päättäjä
24.11.2025
24.11.2025
Other information
Funding decision number
376610
Fields of science
Electronic, automation and communications engineering, electronics
Research fields
Signaalinkäsittely
Identified topics
artificial intelligence, machine learning