Australian computer scientists in Adelaide are electronically tagging and tracking movement of common household objects as a way to track what elderly people are doing. A computer system can track which objects are getting used and how those objects are moving around to flag developing health problems in the elderly.University of Adelaide computer scientists are leading a project to develop novel sensor systems to help older people keep living independently and safely in their own homes.The researchers are adapting radio-frequency identification RFID and sensor technologies to automatically identify and monitor human activity; to be able to determine if an individuals normal routine is being maintained so that timely assistance can be provided if it is needed.

via FuturePundit: RFID Tags To Track Elderly At Home.

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