SS02 – AIm for Memory

Patients with Alzheimer’s disease and elderly individuals gradually lose and forget their past happy memories, leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation. That’s why our team aims to design an interactive device called “AIm for Memory” that utilizes Artificial Intelligence to help them retrieve their past memories more naturally, fostering connections with their family and friends. “AIm for Memory” is a portable interactive system equipped with a camera, AI system for object and hand posture detection, and a mini projector mounted on a mechanical arm. The device displays relevant information on the desk. Patients or elderly individuals place personal belongings, such as an old watch, under the camera, The AI system detects the object and recalls the associated video/photo of his/her son (the watch was a gift from him). The projection occurs directly onto the desk, eliminating the need for the patients or elderly to interact with a tablet or smartphone. This approach ensures a more natural human-machine interface as it removes the requirement for pressing buttons or speaking words, which can be challenging for them. By utilizing AI to establish a connection between objects and memories, we aim to leverage technology to overcome technological barriers and facilitate meaningful human connections.