Smart faucet technology to help individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia live independently
Official title: Active-H2O: Sensor driven smart faucet to empower independent living for individuals impacted by Alzheimers disease and dementia
Funded at Nasoni LLC · NIH-10916608 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a smart faucet that helps people with Alzheimer's and dementia use water more easily for everyday tasks like drinking and showering, making it easier for them to stay independent and for their caregivers to help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nasoni LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Suffolk, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,249,235 |
| NIH project number | 1R44AG087731-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916608 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia who require assistance with daily activities involving water.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's or dementia and are unable to engage with technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative smart faucet designed to assist individuals impacted by Alzheimer's disease and dementia in performing daily activities that require water access. The faucet will utilize intelligent sensors to automatically adjust water flow, pressure, and temperature, while also providing reminders and control algorithms to facilitate tasks such as drinking, showering, and cooking. By improving accessibility to water and enhancing medication adherence, this technology aims to empower patients to maintain their independence and reduce caregiver burden. The project is being led by Nasoni, LLC, and aims to address the challenges faced by over 47 million individuals living with dementia globally.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia by promoting independent living and reducing reliance on caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using smart technology to assist individuals with dementia is relatively novel, similar technologies have shown promise in enhancing independence in other patient populations.
Where this research is happening
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Nasoni LLC
Suffolk, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Waddell, John Steven — Nasoni LLC
- Study coordinator: Waddell, John Steven
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.