Wandering behavior and memory lapses in dementia patients pose significant safety risks and strain caregivers. How can technology improve safety, ease caregiver responsibilities, and reduce distress from lost personal items?
Maira leverages augmented reality and smart technology to support dementia patients and their caregivers.
Its Navigation Support uses geofencing and real-time AR cues, Maira keeps users within safe zones. Vibrations and virtual prompts alert patients, while caregivers receive instant notifications if boundaries are crossed.
Integrated with smartphones, Maira’s Enhanced Smart Map projects map routes and directional arrows to guide users, making navigation easier even in unfamiliar places.
Maira’s Lost Item Recovery feature includes a smart camera system powered by micro-cameras and object recognition which helps patients locate misplaced items by recalling their last known location.
This collaborative project involved a group of six students, including myself, from diverse faculties such as Engineering and Art, Design, and Media.