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Researchers find better way to detect when older adults fall at home - EurekAlert


When older adults fall at home, every second counts — especially when they are alone. New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York aims to cut reaction times with a human action recognition (HAR) algorithm that uses local computing power to analyze sensor data and detect abnormal movements without transmitting to a processing center offsite.

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