Now for a home security system that keeps tabs on movements via a “virtual skeleton” rather than video images. As you approach middle age, a new reality is likely to set in: caring for an aging adult. Becoming a caregiver — whether it’s for a parent, older relative or spouse — impacts a quarter of Americans between the ages of 45 and 64, according to Pew Research Center. But many in this demographic also have jobs, children and myriad other responsibilities. It’s a difficult balance, but artificial intelligence (AI) is being designed to make it easier — and protect privacy too. A new home security system, CherryHome, created by startup Cherry Labs, aims to alleviate some of this stress via a real-time video stream of an elderly person in their home. The system, backed by GSR Ventures, uses vision sensors and microphones to detect and track the person’s movements, providing caregivers with round-the-clock livestream monitoring. But it’s not only about having the ability to check in anytime. The system can also detect and send alerts when something’s not quite right. It’s the first AI smart home monitoring system that detects movement and patterns, rather than faces alone, making it easier to care for elders remotely. | 