A great deal of seniors worry about making ambitious trips out of the house, for fear that they might require emergency assistance. A gadget like the Eld-O by Anurag Sarda aims to make a range of activities significantly more accessible and safer for those with health problems and limited fitness.
This concept is a palm-sized disc-shaped device that incorporates an intuitive icon-based touchscreen interface. The digital dial lets users easily navigate the electronic's various applications, from contacts and weather information to doctor and police alerts. A simple press of the desired button on the Eld-O by Anurag Sarda can help to lead one to the closest bus, to point out the nearest clinic, to telephone his physician and more.
What's Driving This Trend
- Senior Safety Wearables
- There is potential to disrupt the healthcare industry by creating wearable devices that address the safety concerns of seniors while promoting their independence.
- Icon-based Interfaces
- The use of intuitive, icon-based interfaces can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies looking to create accessible products that are easy to navigate for older adults.
- Location-based Assistance
- Location-based assistance technology has potential in the aging population to create products that enable seniors to quickly and easily access emergency healthcare services when needed.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare Technology
- The healthcare technology industry has room for innovation by creating devices that address the safety concerns of seniors while promoting their independence.
- Wearable Technology
- Companies in the wearable technology sector can disrupt the market by creating devices that use intuitive, icon-based interfaces for easier usability for older adults.
- Emergency Services
- There is an opportunity for emergency services to develop location-based technology to provide quick and easy access to healthcare services for seniors in need.
