Home Healthcare Robotic Assistant
Background synopsis-This is something I have been talking about with my grandmother and grandfather. He and she developed a memory issue where taking medication , being on a schedule and testing their blood sugar on time has become problematic. I have been experimenting with options to help my grandparents like a tablet with alarm reminders for medications and I can send messages to remind my grandmother to eat or test her blood sugar. I realize a robotic companion could do many of these things in between my classes and job.
My idea summary- An elderly and special needs robot to monitor basic vitals, record them, dispense daily meds ect. I will explain more details....
Tracks medication schedule and administers presorted medications that have been sorted by a home health provider or family member. 1 or 2 weeks of medication presorted on hand for one or two patients. (Elderly couple)
Schedule and remind user to test blood sugar and also record the results.
3.wireless bluetooth or wifi wrist band- patient where's a wireless band the robot monitors , heart monitor and blood O2 monitor. ( both light sensor readable) A "press and hold" dial 911 button on the wrist. , the robot daily the authorities and the speakerphone comes on for them to communicate with the elderly. The robot starts the first 5 to 10 seconds of the call reporting a elderly emergency and the home address before turning speakerphone on.
-or- alternatively there can be a thump sensor on the robot the elderly places to check heart rate and Oz Sensor.
- Remote view/ monitor and record feature the robot should have a screen that can display a remote present feed that a family member or Healthcare provider can use to communicate with the elderly. The elderly or special needs may mentally checkout and not pick up the phone , this allows the family member to quickly check on their loved one even if they cannot answer the phone , this is excellent for checking on "false alarms" or when the elderly patients do not hear the phone ring.
Life assistance feature- -wake up elderly -Remind them to eat at a ideal interval -remind them to contact Dr when needed -Read messages out loud from a twitter feed or similar option. Record phone voice mail and remind -patients of missed calls as they may not remember to check or make calls back. -other scheduled events like hair appointments , remind the elderly to get ready or take a shower.
Mobile? No need the robot does not need to be mobile , just have a avatar in each main room. A two axis neck , Web cam and ez robot camera on the main unit.
Realistically a main unit in the living area , then one satellite on the husband and wife's nite stand is a great start.
Up to 5 because that is how many ezb can connect to one instance of ARC. The "robot" can switch from one room to another rooms avatar based on what room the person is in. A motion detector can be used to trigger room to room movement.
if anyone has PRACTICAL ideas to add let me know. Take in mind experimentation is with live people and must take care not to interfere with life quality or they will not appreciate or welcome the Healthcare assistance. My email: Kandyred@gmail.com
