Gerontech for smart ageing: how AI-powered assistive technology empowers ageing-in-place and elderly care

Prof. Mihailidis began his presentation by highlighting AgeTech’s pioneering projects, which include sensors for fall detection and home safety; a home-based reminder system called “Remindful” for people living with dementia and their caregivers; AI-driven predictive systems; and AI-driven solutions for generating synthetic memories for helping people with dementia to reclaim lost memories and improve cognitive functions.  Drawing on practical case studies and early machine-learning insights, he demonstrated how integrated data, user-centred design and systems-level approaches can shift rehabilitation from a passive, reactive model to an active, anticipatory one.

Prof. Mihailidis further explained how AgeTech, as an independent think tank, is advancing global policy, education and partnerships to scale equitable, human-centred innovation.  Collectively, these efforts outline a path towards a more responsive and empowering future of ageing—one in which technology complements, rather than replaces, care and supports older adults in leading healthier, more connected lives.

Following the presentation was a lively question-and-answer session moderated by Prof. Arnold WONG, Associate Director of Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) and Professor of Department of Rehabilitation Sciences.  Both the on-site and online audiences engaged in a productive discussion with Prof. Mihailidis.