AgelessBonds - No one should have no one
Developed as part of a three day hackathon, hosted by
the Royal Society of Medicine & Royal College of Art & CW+ charity
Render prototype of the concept
"Feels like" prototype
3D printed customised prototype - new wafer design made with silicone
Odapt customized to three different shapes of stomas and different skin tones.
Problem
In the UK, loneliness amongst the elderly is a huge problem.
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More than 2 million people in England over the age of 75 live alone.
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In the UK, more than a million people say they go for over a month without speaking to a friend, neighbor or family member.
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In the UK, depression affects 1 in 5 people living in the community and 2 in 5 living in care homes.
Solution
A platform to connect young adults and the elderly through a tactile, non-intimidating technology. Minimising the stigma of asking for help or company, using soft textiles to create a superior haptic experience, adding another dimension to the medical device design.
Duration of the project: 3 days
Co-authors: Claire Miller