Chula develops AI-AR innovation to help the elderly improve balance and reduce fall risks
Currently, global society and Thailand are entering a fully aged society, and one of the most concerning issues is the occurrence of falls. Medical data indicates that each year, as many as 684,000 elderly people worldwide die from falls, which significantly impacts both the physical health and the quality of life of the elderly.
To address this problem, a team of doctors from Chulalongkorn University has initiated a research and development project for a new innovation, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Augmented Reality (AR) technology to specifically track and rehabilitate the balance of the elderly.
This system allows the elderly to practice balance training by themselves at home, rather than having to rely solely on traveling to the hospital. The AI technology analyzes the user's movement posture, while the AR technology simulates scenarios and provides guidance for correct and safe training, making physical rehabilitation more effective.
The success of this research is considered a significant milestone for the Thai public health sector, which focuses on applying modern technology to care for the elderly in the long term. If this innovation is widely implemented, it will help reduce injury rates from falls and enable the elderly in Thailand to live their daily lives with greater confidence and safety.