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ABBY is a new Personal EV for adults with reduced mobility, positioned as a long-overdue expansion play for the broken $9B wheelchair cartel

SafetySit develops an assistive therapeutic medical device to support disabled or recovering patients to sit in an upright position.

a digital health program to help seniors with chronic conditions live their best lives.

GiveMove is a assistive technology manufacturer for people with motor disabilities. We are mobility experts engaged in providing innovative, practical & customized solutions to improve the well-being of our clients and their surroundings. We developed Bipmov complete suite of static & motorized standers for adults & children, which includes IoT Technology. Follow us on instagram, twitter or facebook as @givemovear!

We make robots for seniors with dementia and other cognitive issues to provide safety and companionship-related services. The robots in the senior's home provide an avatar for our remote nurses 24/7. This hybrid solution brings down the cost of cognitive care by up to 90%, helps seniors age in place, and recover autonomy. The platform also allows third-party age tech services to reach seniors & enhance the quality of their remaining life. Features include - Fall detection & prevention, companionship tools, physiotherapy and tracking, medicine reminders, personalized content, games, and connections with loved ones.

Advanced Interactive Response Systems - AIRS in Newaygo, Michigan, provides oxygen supply monitoring systems for hospitals, homes, and other remote areas. With this system, the patient is able to safely monitor air flow for oxygen tanks. It has an alarm feature that sends updates via text messaging or Bluetooth™. The AIRS devices are also wirelessly linked to each other using a secure and robust mesh networking protocol. Hospitals and medical personnel will greatly benefit from this state-of-the-art monitoring system.

Tellus is a health monitoring platform focused on enhancing eldercare quality and operational efficiency. It utilizes advanced, wireless sensor technology to monitor vital signs and activity without the need for wearables or video cameras. The platform provides real-time alerts and actionable insights related to fall detection, sleep patterns, pulse, behavior, heart rate, and breathing rate. By analyzing baseline health data, Tellus enables care facilities to respond effectively during emergencies and make informed decisions to improve the well-being of their residents.

EmPowerYu has developed an intelligent remote monitoring system designed to enhance home healthcare for seniors living independently. By utilizing strategically placed motion sensors, the system tracks daily activities such as getting out of bed and preparing meals, allowing it to establish what constitutes "normal" behavior for each individual. This data is analyzed to identify any deviations from typical patterns, prompting alerts to caregivers when necessary. EmPowerYu's solution prioritizes privacy, as it does not rely on cameras or wearable devices, thereby ensuring that users can maintain their daily routines without feeling monitored. The platform integrates information from various sensors, facilitating continuous risk assessment and enabling medically vulnerable individuals to remain in their homes safely while receiving the support they need.

Levaté designs a lightweight wheelchair. This lightweight wheelchair accessory restores reach and independence, giving people the flexibility to work, play, and love in their daily lives. The lift attaches and detaches quickly from the wheelchair and raises to eye level or any height in between to improve vision and reach in any environment - high shelves at the grocery store, the refrigerator or cabinets at home, gas stations, public restrooms, car transfers, shopping.

We develop the first substitute of the white cane for blind people. This is a wearable device that can detect any kind of obstacle and notify the user of possible collisions by a haptic lenguage in the body. This way visually impaired will be able to move with autonomy and independence.

MemoryWell LLC is a digital platform dedicated to telling the life stories of individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Established in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to enhance care for seniors by replacing traditional intake questionnaires with personal narratives that foster empathy and serve as meaningful keepsakes for families. By collaborating with retirement homes and other care providers, MemoryWell allows families to create a collaborative timeline of their loved ones' stories, enriched with photos, videos, letters, and documents. Professional writers conduct interviews to help capture and edit these life stories, facilitating both private and public sharing. This approach not only aids caregivers in understanding their patients better but also honors the unique experiences of each elder.

Cutii is an interaction platform designed to enhance the lives of elderly individuals by fostering connections with family, caregivers, charities, and healthcare professionals. The platform features a robot equipped with advanced functionalities such as speech recognition, vocal commands, facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and text-to-speech capabilities. This technology allows elderly users to engage in a variety of daily activities and services, promoting their well-being and social engagement. By facilitating interactions and providing tailored support, Cutii aims to combat isolation among seniors and enrich their daily experiences.

teleCalm, Inc. is a managed phone service provider based in Plano, Texas, established in 2016. The company specializes in offering solutions for families caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive challenges. Their services include call blocking, notifications for 9-1-1 calls, protection against phone scams, and a live caller dashboard. teleCalm's system empowers caregivers to manage unwanted calls effectively, reducing stress and preventing issues such as late-night disturbances and repeated calls. By enhancing communication safety, teleCalm helps to mitigate isolation for those with cognitive impairments, ensuring they remain connected with family and friends while safeguarding them from targeted fraud.

SiLAS specializes in providing social, emotional, and behavioral solutions aimed at practitioners and students, particularly those on the autism spectrum. The company offers a comprehensive program that includes social-emotional learning (SEL) screenings and curricula for various age groups, in addition to curricula focused on applied behavior analysis (ABA), executive functioning, and transitional and vocational skills. SiLAS also features a data-driven animation platform designed to assist children in recognizing facial expressions, enhancing language abilities, and improving social interactions. This platform encompasses three tiers of social skills and vocational training, while allowing educators to track student performance metrics associated with individual animation projects. By enabling children to collaborate on creating animation scripts, the platform promotes essential skills such as topic generation, eye contact, and appropriate social responses.

Puffin Innovations specializes in developing assistive technology tailored for individuals with limited mobility, enabling them to effectively access and interact with various digital devices such as phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Their primary product is a wireless sip-and-puff joystick that facilitates navigation and interaction with applications, allowing users to control their environment and perform daily activities more easily. Puffin Innovations is committed to designing affordable, portable, and durable products that adapt to the user's needs rather than requiring users to conform to traditional interfaces. The company's goal is to enhance accessibility for all, striving to create solutions that accommodate diverse abilities and improve overall user experience.

RistCall helps hospitals & senior care communities to improve patient safety (reduce falls) & satisfaction (HCAHPS)scores through wearable technology

CareAline specializes in the development of functional garments for patients with implanted intravenous lines. The company designs medical sleeves and wraps that enhance the quality of life for individuals with PICC lines, central lines, and various feeding tubes. These garments provide secure maintenance for the medical lines, eliminating the need for tape to keep them stable. By ensuring comfort and security, CareAline's products enable patients to manage their treatment while maintaining a sense of normalcy in their daily lives.

RenewSenses is a company focused on developing innovative solutions for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. It has created a wearable device that transforms visual information into sensory experiences using sound and touch. This technology allows users to perceive their surroundings more effectively, enhancing their spatial awareness and enabling safer mobility. By providing a new way to understand visual elements, RenewSenses aims to significantly increase the independence of its users, empowering them to navigate their environments with greater confidence and autonomy.

Atlas5D, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative sensors that assess brain, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular conditions in individuals with reduced mobility. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers Echo5D, an ambient sensor that passively measures human movement and behavior without the need for wearable devices. This technology provides continuous monitoring of patient ambulation and dexterity, allowing caregivers and clinicians to gain valuable insights into patients' conditions. Echo5D is particularly beneficial for a diverse range of individuals, including those with conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's. By facilitating the tracking of symptom progression and response, Atlas5D empowers users to maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life. The founders of Atlas5D are MIT graduates with backgrounds in consulting and healthcare, and the company has participated in prestigious accelerators, including MassChallenge and TechStars.

Sunu, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of assistive technology for individuals with low vision and blindness. Founded in 2013 and based in Zapopan, Mexico, the company is known for its innovative product, the Sunu Band. This smart wristband utilizes sonar technology to enhance navigation for visually impaired users by emitting high-frequency sound waves that detect nearby obstacles. The device then translates this information into a pattern of gentle vibrations, alerting the user to potential hazards in their environment. The Sunu Band serves as a complementary tool to traditional mobility aids, such as canes and guide dogs, by improving users' awareness of their surroundings, reducing accidents, and fostering greater confidence in mobility.

Sunu, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of assistive technology for individuals with low vision and blindness. Founded in 2013 and based in Zapopan, Mexico, the company is known for its innovative product, the Sunu Band. This smart wristband utilizes sonar technology to enhance navigation for visually impaired users by emitting high-frequency sound waves that detect nearby obstacles. The device then translates this information into a pattern of gentle vibrations, alerting the user to potential hazards in their environment. The Sunu Band serves as a complementary tool to traditional mobility aids, such as canes and guide dogs, by improving users' awareness of their surroundings, reducing accidents, and fostering greater confidence in mobility.

g2gConnect is a providing senior-friendly touchscreen kiosks and services to visually link seniors to their remote family members. Visual communication via computers could provide significant quality of life improvements to seniors in assisted living centers. But a very large segment of todays population in senior communities cannot or will not use computers. g2gConnect connects the generations, allowing seniors and their families to richly engage in each others lives.