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| AI sensors used in homes of vulnerable people | AI sensors used in homes of vulnerable people |
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| Margaret Linehan says the AI tech alerted her son when she took a fancy to late-night tea and biscuits | Margaret Linehan says the AI tech alerted her son when she took a fancy to late-night tea and biscuits |
| Artificial intelligence (AI) sensors are being used in the homes of vulnerable people in south London to assist in their care. | Artificial intelligence (AI) sensors are being used in the homes of vulnerable people in south London to assist in their care. |
| Sutton Council said the scheme sought to provide a safety net for vulnerable people, allowing them to remain in their own home for longer, while offering peace of mind for their families and carers. | Sutton Council said the scheme sought to provide a safety net for vulnerable people, allowing them to remain in their own home for longer, while offering peace of mind for their families and carers. |
| The sensors track movement, temperature, light and the use of appliances, such as kettles and microwaves, to identify routines and alert carers when help is needed. | The sensors track movement, temperature, light and the use of appliances, such as kettles and microwaves, to identify routines and alert carers when help is needed. |
| Margaret Linehan, an 86 year-old with dementia, is in one of 1,287 households in Sutton currently using the tech-enabled care and says she's pleased to have it. | Margaret Linehan, an 86 year-old with dementia, is in one of 1,287 households in Sutton currently using the tech-enabled care and says she's pleased to have it. |
| "It's just for if I fall over or anything. It's great," she said. | "It's just for if I fall over or anything. It's great," she said. |
| The software analyses data to detect deviations from established patterns of behaviour. | The software analyses data to detect deviations from established patterns of behaviour. |
| When a change is detected, such as a missed meal, a forgotten cup of tea, a door left open for too long, or a fall, the system alerts the appropriate people. | When a change is detected, such as a missed meal, a forgotten cup of tea, a door left open for too long, or a fall, the system alerts the appropriate people. |
| The AI-enabled sensors detect movement throughout the home | The AI-enabled sensors detect movement throughout the home |
| Bradley Coupar, a tech-enabled social care manager, said people's routines were "learnt over a period of time" meaning the sensors can recognise "when something may be declining or something significant has happened, like a fall". | Bradley Coupar, a tech-enabled social care manager, said people's routines were "learnt over a period of time" meaning the sensors can recognise "when something may be declining or something significant has happened, like a fall". |
| In the past year, more than 1,800 falls were detected by the system and referred to the Urgent Community Response Service, the council said. | In the past year, more than 1,800 falls were detected by the system and referred to the Urgent Community Response Service, the council said. |
| Margaret's daughter-in-law, Marianne Linehan, uses a linked app to get alerts and check on her activity. | Margaret's daughter-in-law, Marianne Linehan, uses a linked app to get alerts and check on her activity. |
| "I can look in in the mornings and detect her movements throughout the night and know that she is moving, she's not on the floor or nothing drastic has happened," she said. | "I can look in in the mornings and detect her movements throughout the night and know that she is moving, she's not on the floor or nothing drastic has happened," she said. |
| Marianne Linehan says the sensors have been a "brilliant" help in caring for her mother-in-law | Marianne Linehan says the sensors have been a "brilliant" help in caring for her mother-in-law |
| Margaret said on one occasion when she "fancied a cup of tea and a biscuit" at 02:00, her son got in touch to see what was happening. | Margaret said on one occasion when she "fancied a cup of tea and a biscuit" at 02:00, her son got in touch to see what was happening. |
| Margaret said her son asked: "Do you know what time it is?". | |
| She replied: "I didn't think to know what time, I just wanted a cup of tea and a biscuit." | |
| The AI kit does not include cameras or microphones, ensuring privacy is maintained, the council said. | The AI kit does not include cameras or microphones, ensuring privacy is maintained, the council said. |
| The scheme, which has been running for two years, has been highlighted by the government as a good example of the use of AI in public services as a way of saving money. | |
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