CASE STUDY
Prototype achieved within just 2 weeks for healthcare startup tackling smart wearables for the elderly
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CASE STUDY
Prototype achieved within just 2 weeks for healthcare startup tackling smart wearables for the elderly
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Prototype rapidly developed
in just 2 weeks
Healthcare startup, specialising in a movement sensing insole for the elderly, partnered with us to successfully achieve a prototype in just 2 weeks.
Outcome
Prototype produced within 2 weeks: A demonstrator device was rapidly created for our client within 2 weeks, meaning they could showcase their idea in an engaging way to investors.
Fully-working product: The client had a working demonstrator built upon proven technology blocks that they could develop their application on.
Production ready: A scalable design that could be taken forwards into production
Challenge
- Demonstrating feasibility of their innovation to investors
- Support developing the outline design of a prototype for proof of value
- Producing a prototype that could be scaled to manufacture
About this health company
This health solutions startup, specialising in movement sensing for the elderly, partnered with us to develop a prototype that demonstrated proof of value and which was fit for manufacture.
Location: UK
Company size: Small business
Industry: Medical
Just wanted to say a very big thanks for pulling all the stops out and the great progress made. Seems we are very close to a resolution and this is promising for our product
Healthcare Startup
Approach
Workshops
A series of exploratory workshops were undertaken with the company to review their current design and business case.
Proving a business case
To prove the business case, a demonstrator device was created. This consisted of a Bluetooth-enabled c2 baseboard, configured with a pressure sensor to track movement and transmit the results to a mobile app
Prototype development
The demonstrator was fitted inside a trainer to mimic the intended environment.
Design assistance & scaling
The main technologies were identified and a scalable design utilising the c2 building blocks was produced.
Movement sensing insole to help reduce injury-related deaths in the elderly
Falls are a common cause of injury. Most prone to falling are elderly people, especially if they have an existing long-term health condition. According to the NHS, in the UK falls are the most common cause of injury-related deaths in people over the age of 75. Statistics also show that around 1 in 3 adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year, and around half of these will have more frequent falls.
This healthcare startup set out to create an insole to help track movement of the elderly and those in rehabilitation. The insole contains a movement sensor and has Bluetooth communication built in enabling carers to be notified via an app when someone has fallen. Ultimately, this technology means vulnerable people can get help immediately after they have fallen and lifts some of the worries away from carers. It also means elderly people could avoid going into care when their relatives can’t provide twenty-four-hour support.
Many thanks to AND for all of the hard work and quick turn around here. It is very much appreciated.
