AMIKO
A caring companion for dementia
Designed by Eleanor Zihan TANG
AMIKO
AMIKO is an AI-powered companion designed for older adults with dementia. It offers emotional support, safety monitoring, and seamless connectivity, enhancing quality of life for users and bringing peace of mind to families and caregivers.
Eleanor Zihan
TANG
Eleanor Zihan Tang is an industrial designer and passionate about creating designs that are visually engaging, functional, and user-centered. With a multidisciplinary approach, she focuses on delivering innovative, meaningful solutions are focused to real-world challenges. Driven by curiosity and creativity, she is dedicated to thoughtful, efficient design, aiming to make a lasting impact while continuously growing and learning in the field of industrial design.
Dementia doesn’t just affect memory — it impacts safety, emotional well-being, and family dynamics. Caregivers often carry a heavy burden — financially, emotionally, and physically. Meanwhile, older adults with dementia face feelings of isolation, confusion, and vulnerability.
AMIKO Family
The AMIKO Family is a connected system more than a device. All the components together create an ecosystem that bridges gaps between families, users, and healthcare providers.
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AMIKO is the central hub for emotional companionship and safety monitoring.
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AMIKI are satellite units placed strategically in rooms for safety reminders.
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AMIKON is the app for caregivers to check in, receive updates, and stay connected in real-time.
Emotion Recognition and Feedback
AMIKO recognizes emotions through advanced AI, providing empathetic feedback with warm interactions and lighting cues, offering comfort, encouragement, and personalised companionship for older adults with dementia.
Emotional Companionship
AMIKO can provide warm greeting, suggest music to enrich your day, and share heartfelt laughter during conversations. AMIKO’s lively interactions brighten moments and create meaningful, engaging connections. Designed for older adults with dementia, AMIKO transforms daily life into a blend of joy, comfort, and personalised support.
Advanced Safety Assistance
AMIKO Family ensures safety and peace of mind throughout the day. Whether gently reminding to turn off the stove in the kitchen or offering security support during late-night moments in the bathroom, AMIKI provides proactive, caring assistance. These seamless interactions embody the essence of a companion you can truly count on in every room.
AMIKON App
AMIKO transforms everyday moments into meaningful connections. From setting up with ease to tracking health through the AMIKON app, AMIKO and her family create a seamless, caring support system. Every interaction strengthens companionship and ensures peace of mind for both users and caregivers.
Technology behind AMIKO
AMIKO integrates a camera for emotion detection, ultrasonic sensors for fall monitoring, and warm LED lights for interaction and feedback. Servo motor is for lifelike movements. The PCB board processes data and supports features like TensorFlow for emotion recognition. AMIKI is also integrated with sensors, LED light, and PCB board. In addition, AMIKI also works as an emergency push button to make an emergency call.
To achieve durability and compliance with medical standards, the main material for the housing is PC/ABS blend, ideal for durability and injection moulding. A medical-grade silicone base ensures stability and compliance with TGA standards. These materials not only ensure longevity but also align with medical device lifecycle requirements.
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