HOME: Smart, compassionate AI helpers for aging at home

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What this research studies

This project aims to create a plug-and-play, multi-agent system called HOME that uses sensing from everyday devices and interactive inputs to monitor health in older adults. The system adapts to privacy preferences, balances data collection with user comfort, and continuously improves its performance. Researchers will model digital biomarkers from unobtrusive sensors and conversational cues to capture meaningful health signals and support geriatric care under the Geriatrics 4Ms framework (mentation, mobility, medications, and what matters). A hierarchical coordination framework will orchestrate multiple AI agents to respond to changing needs and involve human caregivers when needed.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• University of California, Merced
  Merced, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Pan, Shijia — University of California, Merced
• Study coordinator: Pan, Shijia

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About this research

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