She has a face, body and endearing personality. Meet Addison, a conversational speech interface including visual, Artificial Intelligence and ambient augmented reality, created by Electronic Caregiver, a division of SameDay Security. Designed to transform the home into a full-time health and wellness environment, Addison appears on 15-inch media screens throughout a residence and provides support to consumers with features including medication management, care plan adherence, social experiences and emergency response.
It is also one of the highlights of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) running in Las Vegas this week.
Addison joins a range of elder care tech at CES, such as , a robot built by Intuition Robotics that is similar to Addison, and Philips Care’s always-on, on-body remote sensors. uses a cognitive AI platform called Q, which makes effective human-robot interaction possible. It has the ability to make cognitive decisions with a user’s body language, lights, sounds, images, and speech. Philips Care on-body sensors allow the elderly to live while helping ensure their safety by dispatching the right kind of help.
What began as a futuristic concept for Anthony Dohrmann, CEO of SameDay Security, quickly became reality with the design, innovation and creation of Addison Care.
“We wanted to give new life to voice-based virtual assistants in a way that dramatically expands the utility of voice platforms, while significantly enhancing the user experience. Addison will transform the way people interact with technology. She uniquely inspires a feeling of affection, helping people connect and better embrace their new tech,” says Dohrmann.
Running on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the service was built using Amazon Sumerian, which helps organizations create and run virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D applications quickly. With this tool, the team at electronic caregiver was able to bring Addison to life. They say that Sumerian has changed the way and speed at which they were able to develop Addison.
“Having a web-based platform like Sumerian that will host the complexity of artwork, skill and technology behind Addison has already set us apart,” says Joseph Baffoe, company President of SameDay Security. “What used to take us months or even years to create, now takes a matter of days. Amazon Sumerian has saved time and millions of dollars and can be credited with enabling us to create Addison.”
With the significant growth of the ageing population, Addison has set her sights on creating an enjoyable user experience in the home, while also helping to shoulder some of the burden home healthcare is experiencing. According to SameDay, high costs and low employee retention are two of the consistent pains in home healthcare. “10,000 people turn 65 every day and of the people needing home healthcare, only about 3% can afford it,” said Dohrmann. “We are encouraged that we will be the option these companies are able to provide to a prospective client who otherwise would have been turned away.”
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Imagine a 3D, crystal clear health professional and personal assistant in your home. Though she lives with you, Addison is presented in stunning scenes and interactive environments that develop over time and are uniquely targeted to you and your needs. Her features, combined with just a one-hour setup time, will make Addison a staple in home technology.
“Addison, powered by Sumerian, are cutting-edge interactive solutions that can transform home and healthcare. Addison Care represents a leap forward in addressing the medical, financial, and social realities of an ageing population and their caregivers,” stated Mark Francis, head of product marketing for Amazon Sumerian, AWS.
Addison currently provides peace of mind with immediate response to emergencies. She monitors vitals via Bluetooth devices while also providing a demonstration. Addison assists with nutrition, weight loss goals, plans for care management, examinations, and monitored medication reminders. She also assesses movement and changes in how you walk during day-to-day activities to evaluate your risk of falling, all while working to check health status for trends of improvement or decline.
The future looks bright for Addison Care and the features that we can expect in the future. The company is actively applying features to provide a better user experience for accessing local business services, transportation, physician-on-demand and environmental information.
“We want Addison to be the total package – including home healthcare, rehabilitation support, fitness programs, virtual companionship and social engagement with peers,” said Dohrmann. “Addison is already remarkable, but we’re going to continue innovating and researching to continuously create a superior in-home experience.”
Visitors to CES 2019 can interact with Addison at the Addison Care stand at the LVCC, booth #42142. or try a demo in Google Chrome here (https://addison.care/interact-with-me/)
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is a digital companion robot that encourages a connected, active and engaged lifestyle for the while making its integrated technology accessible and intuitive to use.
“After extensive research and hands-on testing, we are thrilled to invite older adults and their family members to experience , a sidekick that’s friendly, inquisitive and delightful,” says Dor Skuler, CEO of Intuition Robotics. “We can’t wait to see join your home and be part of your remarkable journey towards happier . With , you’ll be able to bring your family closer and stay engaged in the world around you.”
Its design was created in collaboration with Yves Behar’s Fuseproject.
The robot
- Sound engineering by Harman for high-quality audio.
- Quad microphones with noise and echo cancellation.
- Elegant and silent motion, using three brushless motors.
- Computer-vision-based cameras.
- Air quality sensors.
- A temperature sensor.
- A removable tablet that snaps into place on a tray to charge.
Early pre-order customers will enjoy a free year of premium subscription and support, including an in-home installation service. After the promotion period, subscriptions will cost $35-$50 per month, depending on the tier of service chosen by the customer.