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Mobiles that read instructions of medications and biosensors to monitor health, at Avante
Publication date: 27th May, 2010
In the future, dependent or disabled persons will be able to have a more autonomous and healthier life thanks to new technologies: there will be sensors incorporated into clothing to monitor vital signs and mobiles that read the instructions on medications. Some of these solutions, currently being tested, will be exhibited in Avante’s R&D&I Area, from the 2nd to the 4th of June.
A total of 19 projects focused on the development of new technological resources at the service of the most vulnerable groups will be presented. The list includes prototypes of devices that improve the balance and mobility of users and allow remote monitoring of their daily tasks, such as following a recommended diet and taking medication; home help systems that work via the television and that are also adapted to the deaf by means of sign language; and even mobiles that allow you to get money from a cash dispenser with total security.
Innovation at the service of the elderly
Many of these projects are supported by European programmes that promote the research and implementation of new technological solutions to improve the quality of life of the elderly. This is the case of the Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) programme, which has been allotted 600 million euros for the 2008-2013 period and is co-financed by the European Commission and its 23 member countries, Spain being the second largest contributor with 4.4 million euros.
Within the framework of the workshop “Taking innovation to the real needs of services for the elderly”, which will be held on the 3rd of June in Avante, participants will analyse the main conclusions of these projects and discuss the European strategy on facing the challenges of ageing, focused on R&D&I, and the application of new technologies in field of the welfare. Participants will be European Commission experts, such as Paul Timmers, Head of Unit for ICT for Inclusion (DG INFSO) and Rafael de Andrés, leading Spanish representative of the AAL programme.
Within the framework of Spain’s presidency of the EU, the show will also provide the setting for the General Assembly of the AAL Association, which manages and assesses the projects selected in the AAL programme. The session will also serve to establish the topics for the 2011 programme, allotted 55 million euros of public financing.
All the projects can be seen at www.salonavante.com
Barcelona, 27th May 2010
Montse García Duque
93 233 35 46
mgarciad@firabcn.es