According to the project consortium, the existing GPS trackers in the market are not adaptable as they should be because they rely on fixed predefined geographic zones, which can be limiting one’s freedom. Therefore, FreeWalker develops, tests and validates a monitoring and warning system based on GPS tracking that addresses specifically older adults with dementia and frailty. The FreeWalker system realizes typical walking routes and thereby learns the habits of the primary user to automatically generate an adaptive save-zone around the home.
The finished product will include a localisation device that includes an alarm button and a fall detection device paired with a learning system that dynamically adapts the safe area of the user. This tracker will also have a database with essential information in case of an emergency and an interface for the informal and formal caregivers.