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project info
Start date: 1 November 2023
End date: 31 May 2025
funding
Fund: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Total budget: 583 408,43 €
EU contribution: 233 148,50 € (39,96%)
programme
Programming period: 2021-2027
European Commission Topic
European Commission Topic

Home healthcare system based on 60 GHz radar in combination with AI

In the current era, where technology and humanity are merging, we are taking a step forward. With a commitment to supporting those who simply care for another, we recognize the particular value of informal care. The Netherlands currently has an estimated 5 million informal carers, and within Europe this number rises to over 130 million. Forecasts predict a doubling of the number of over-80s, coupled with rising numbers of people with dementia and chronic diseases. Against this background, there is an undeniable decline in the supply of labour in the healthcare sector. We are not alone in a crisis. We're in the middle of it. Because already, most people who just take care of a mother or friend know a lot of problems: mental stress, balance between personal and professional responsibilities and a constant sense of responsibility, even when they are physically absent. These stressors lead to significant physical and emotional consequences, with an increased risk of...

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