Aiedu Oy – AI-driven Digital Healthcare for the Elderly

Challenge: Porto: How can healthcare, autonomy, and safety of the elderly be improved?

Target Group: Elderly

This pilot investigates the feasibility and impact of an AI-driven assistant developed to support elderly individuals in care environments. Built within the CommuniCity inclusive innovation framework, the assistant combines voice interaction with features such as medication reminders, prompts for physical activity, and entertainment options.

A working prototype was tested successfully in a representative care setting, showing promise in improving daily routines and promoting greater autonomy among older adults.

Co-creation with Domus Social was central to the process, involving biweekly meetings and workshops with eight participants—including two from marginalised groups—alongside caregivers and healthcare professionals. These sessions informed user needs, guided testing of the voice interface, and shaped iterative design improvements based on direct feedback.

Next steps include broadening the testing to multiple care homes, integrating health-monitoring sensors, and strengthening collaborations with community stakeholders to refine and scale the solution.