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5G-Enabled Alzheimer's Care Application

completed

Spring 2025

Sponsor

Verizon logo
Verizon platinum

Telecommunications

Problem & Approach

Concept Overview

A real-time AI-powered stove monitoring system designed for homes of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The system uses computer vision on live video feeds to detect unsafe stove activity and trigger rapid caregiver alerts via a 5G-enabled, edge-computing architecture.

Technology Stack

5G TechnologyHealthcare IoTVideo ProcessingAI/MLEdge ComputingComputer Vision

Team

Member 1 Team Lead
Member 2 Developer
Member 3 Developer
Member 4 Developer

Outcome & Impact

Prototype deployed in test homes. Enables independent living for Alzheimer's patients while preventing kitchen accidents through AI-powered real-time monitoring.

Testimonials

"The 5G-enabled Alzheimer's care application demonstrated how edge computing and AI can enable independent living for vulnerable populations. The prototype was deployed in test homes with promising results."

V5
Verizon 5G Innovation Lab Innovation Lab Lead Verizon
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