# Autonomous Senior Apps Curo's App for Seniors Increases Independence Through IoT By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-senior References: [meetcuro](http://meetcuro.com/) & [koretelematics](http://www.koretelematics.com/press-release/kore-and-curo-partner-to-enable-iot-based-senior-autonomy) IoT innovator KORE and Curo, an Australia-based healthtech company, are now coming together for a partnership that will introduce a streamlined app for [seniors that will provide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agetech) "IoT-based autonomy." While older age groups may shy away from automated technologies, seniors could benefit tremendously from embracing IoT technologies. The app facilitates data-sharing between a senior and a family or caregiver, using sensors to track the motions of a solo resident within the home. While this might seem invasive, it is a health and safety tool that could potentially be life-saving in the case of a medical emergency. There are numerous [wearbles that transmit senior data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sensor1) in the same way, but this system does not need to be physically worn on the body to boost independence and autonomy at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Autonomous Senior Apps:** Curo's IoT-based autonomy app for seniors increases independence at home. - **Streamlined Senior Data-sharing:** KORE and Curo's app streamlines senior data-sharing between caregivers and family. - **Non-wearable Senior Data Tracking:** Curo's app uses sensors to track senior data without the need for physical wearables. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthtech:** Curo's app shows potential for disruptive innovation in the healthtech industry. - **Iot:** KORE's partnership with Curo highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the IoT industry. - **Senior Care:** Curo's app offers a disruptive solution for improving senior care services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wi-Fi-Enabled Senior Care Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-sensing.md) - [Remote Elderly Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-together.md) - [Senior-Focused Wearable Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepredict.md) - [Remote Aging Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essence-smartcare.md) - [Wi-Fi Elder Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-wireless-ai.md) - [Connected Elderly Care Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patronus.md) - [Independent Living Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duos.md) - [Remote Wellness Monitoring Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-aware.md) - [Remote Caregiver Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-care-kit.md)