The AgeTech Collaborative startups have made a triumphant return to CES 2024, presenting cutting-edge technologies aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).
Hosted by AARP, the AgeTech Summit, which debuted in 2023, continues to champion startups and organizations committed to developing products tailored to the unique needs and desires of the aging population. Running from January 9 to 12, this year's conference underscores the pivotal role of AI in addressing various aspects of aging, such as fall detection, brain health improvement, loneliness prevention, and chronic health condition management.
In addition to the AgeTech Summit, the spotlight is on the AgeTech Collaborative startups, showcasing their groundbreaking solutions in accessibility, digital health, smart home technology, and social engagement within the CES showground.
Here are some of the featured startups leading the charge:
Artifcts: Artifcts offers a revolutionary solution that connects the objects in our lives with their stories, facilitating decluttering without guilt. By providing a digital platform to organize possessions and capture the meaning behind them, Artifcts ensures that our stories endure for generations.
NexStride: Developed by De Oro Devices, NexStride re-establishes the connection between the brain and body using adjustable light and sound sensory signals. This innovative mobility aid empowers individuals to walk confidently, preserving their independence and confidence.
Lotus: Lotus introduces a wearable ring that controls home devices with a simple pointing gesture, eliminating the need for apps, rewiring, or internet connectivity, setting it apart from traditional voice-activated assistants like Alexa.
LUCID Therapeutics: LUCID specializes in crafting digital therapeutics dedicated to mental health and wellness, harnessing the power of AI-driven music therapy. Their latest offering, Resonance Rx, leverages personalized music interventions to effectively alleviate anxiety and agitation within aging populations.
MindMics: Next Gen health monitoring software using sound-based tech through earbuds. By repurposing existing microphones, our platform accurately monitors health. Read more about the solution: CES 2024 Innovation Awards showcases vital sign monitoring devices
Prisidio: Prisidio provides a digital vault for capturing and securely sharing vital information with loved ones, offering peace of mind for life's expected and unexpected challenges.
RAZ Mobility: Specializing in assistive technology, RAZ Mobility develops and sells the RAZ Memory Cell Phone, designed for seniors with cognitive decline. Read more about the company: RAZ Mobility launches update, including video calls, of its cell phone for seniors.
Sana Health: Sana Health's device utilizes audiovisual stimulation to enhance brain balance, guiding users into deep relaxation and providing a meditative experience to clear busy minds.
Tembo Health: Tembo simplifies healthcare for patients with complex chronic conditions, offering passive remote patient monitoring, care management, coordination, and 24/7 virtual emergency care.
Tuned: Tuned improves hearing quality through an affordable and automated hearing care solution, combining advanced AI with smart hearing aids.
Voiceitt: Voiceitt's speech recognition technology empowers individuals with speech disabilities to communicate and interact with mainstream voice AI technologies.
WESPER: WESPER delivers a powerful sleep management platform addressing sleep conditions from testing through ongoing care.
WheelPad L3C: WheelPad L3C provides transitional housing in a socially conscious and environmentally friendly manner for Veterans, individuals with spinal cord injuries, and those requiring accessible living accommodations.
Xander: Xander's Captioning Glasses aid individuals with hearing challenges, translating speech to text in real-time to facilitate natural conversation participation.
XRHealth: Integrating VR/AR technology with advanced data analytics, XRHealth offers a comprehensive care solution for patients across the continuum of care.
Zoog: Zoog reinvents family communication through visual interactions, utilizing cutting-edge AR technology to connect grandparents with children in an entertaining, educational, and accessible manner.
As these innovative startups converge at CES 2024, their AI-driven solutions promise to reshape the landscape of aging, ushering in a new era of technology that prioritizes the well-being and autonomy of older adults.
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