Project Vision 

Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And even falls without a major injury can cause an older adult to become fearful or depressed, making it difficult for them to stay active. Our vision is to provide a connected ecosystem to help the elderly live independently by mitigating the risk of falls.

What can we do to prevent falls or have a better response in these situations in a bedroom scenario ?

1. Provide support while  getting on and off the bed.
2. Prevent falls due to lack of vision.
3. Ensuring immediate help in case of falls.

For our connected ecosystem we chose the following three systems that would interact with one another - 

1. Bed - Uses pressure sensors to sense presence, elevate the bed for better support and trigger interaction.
   
2. Lights - Guide the elderly and improve vision.
   
3. Fall Detector - Detect falls and notify the loved ones or caregivers.