Supersense SenS2 dementia aid
Benignly tracking someone’s activity levels using radar and a Raspberry Pi could give families peace of mind. This #MakerMonday , we’re sharing a project from Raspberry Pi Official Magazine with heart: the Supersense SenS2 dementia aid. Many readers will recognise the dilemma of an ageing parent or family member who is determined to stay in their own home, maintain their independence, and not be a burden to others. Cost, convenience, and quality of life for them and those providing care is a difficult balance all round. Cambridge startup Supersense’s Matt Ash and James Brown have direct experience with this precise scenario and used their knowledge to create a Raspberry Pi–controlled hub to support the families of those living with dementia. SenS2 uses radar to check unobtrusively for routine activity. It features several different sensors and uses machine learning to plot the person’s usual routines and flag up deviations that may signal something’s wrong. Crucially, it also sends ...
