Fall detection systems and algorithms represent a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of biomedical engineering, machine learning and sensor technology. These systems are designed to reliably ...

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PORT MOODY, BC / ACCESSWIRE / October 12, 2020 / A Vancouver-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced a smart fall alert system designed to monitor seniors and report ...

When every second counts, fall-detection technology can be the difference between a close call and a crisis. Today’s top-rated medical alert systems with fall detection blend smart sensors, intuitive ...

For the over-65 population, falling can be a serious health risk. Three million older people each year are treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries, according to the CDC, and one in four ...

What is a fall detector and what do they do? Simply put, a fall detector is an alert system by which people potentially prone to falling over can summon help, either automatically or at the press of a ...

Fall Detection uses the Apple Watch’s built-in accelerometer and gyroscope to detect a hard fall. It initially responds by tapping you on the wrist and displaying an alert, offering you the options of ...

Background: Although a fall is a necessary prerequisite to a fall-related injury, previous studies suggest that frequent fallers are at lower injury risk for a given fall. We tested the hypotheses ...

Smartwatches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra have become must-wear accessories. From work to the beach, they go with us just about everywhere. Smartwatch manufacturers know this, and they've ...