Using the Kinect to help detect illness, prevent falls and help older adults
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on 02 Dec 2011 |
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The final post in our medical week inspiration series is how the Kinect can be used to provide 24x7 'eyes' to help those whom might need a little extra care...MU Researchers Use New Video Gaming Technology to Detect Illness, Prevent Falls in Older AdultsCOLUMBIA, Mo. Many older adults lose their independence as their health declines and they are compelled to move into assisted care facilities. Researchers at the University of Missouri and TigerPlace, an independent living community, have been using...