[Audio] Welcome to our presentation on Tactile Care – Reimagining Elder Mobility. Our team, Vaishali Desai, Divya Chinnabathini, Guda Kavya, and Tushar Modugula, is excited to introduce an innovative solution that aims to transform safety and mobility for older adults. This presentation will highlight the challenges in elder care today and show how our technology provides a breakthrough in mobility assistance and fall prevention..
[Audio] As we begin, it is important to understand the global elder-care crisis we are facing today. The world's population is aging faster than ever, and the demand for caregiving support continues to rise. However, the number of available caregivers is not keeping up. This growing gap has created a serious challenge, leaving many older adults without adequate assistance and placing tremendous strain on care facilities and families..
[Audio] One of the most urgent issues in elder care is the high rate of falls. Falls are the number one cause of injury and death among seniors. In the United States alone, there are thirty-six million reported falls every year. These incidents not only put seniors at serious risk but also place a heavy financial burden on the healthcare system, resulting in over fifty billion dollars in medical costs annually. This makes fall prevention a critical priority..
[Audio] Another major challenge is caregiver burnout and rising operational costs. Caregivers are under immense physical and emotional pressure as they try to support a growing senior population. High turnover, staffing shortages, and frequent injuries are becoming more common. In fact, a single caregiver back injury can cost a facility up to thirty thousand dollars. This level of strain is not sustainable for long-term care environments..
[Audio] This is where Tactile Care provides a breakthrough solution. We introduce the world's first tactile-sensing, AI-powered collaborative robot designed specifically for elder mobility and fall prevention. Our platform combines advanced sensing, intelligent prediction, and physical support to address the core challenges that caregivers and seniors face daily..
[Audio] Most existing tools for senior safety are reactive—they only respond after a fall or emergency has already occurred. These solutions do little to prevent accidents. Tactile Care changes the model entirely by offering predictive safety. Through real-time monitoring and smart analysis, the system identifies risks early and intervenes before a fall happens..
[Audio] Tactile Care brings together three unmatched capabilities. First, tactile sensors continuously read pressure and stability cues from the user. Second, AI-powered gait prediction analyzes movement patterns to detect potential falls in advance. And third, collaborative robotics provide safe, gentle lifting and support during standing, sitting, or transferring. Together, these features create a highly intelligent and supportive mobility system..
[Audio] For seniors, Tactile Care offers independence, confidence, and dignity in daily mobility. They can move more freely without fear of falling. For families, it provides reassurance and peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are monitored and supported around the clock. The result is a safer, more empowering environment for everyone involved..
[Audio] actile Care also delivers strong financial benefits for assisted living facilities. By dramatically reducing staff injuries and preventing costly falls, facilities can expect to recover their investment within six to nine months. This makes Tactile Care not just a safety tool, but a strategic operational investment..
[Audio] To meet the needs of different organizations, Tactile Care offers flexible access options. Facilities can choose to purchase the system directly, enroll in a convenient leasing plan, or subscribe to our AI platform for continuous monitoring, updates, and analytics. This flexibility ensures that every facility can adopt the solution regardless of budget or scale..
[Audio] Our rollout strategy begins with targeted pilot programs in assisted living facilities, allowing us to refine and demonstrate the system's benefits in real-world environments. We are also forming partnerships with hospitals to integrate Tactile Care into discharge planning for high-risk seniors. These partnerships help ensure safer transitions and long-term support for patients..
[Audio] In conclusion, Tactile Care represents a major advancement in elder mobility and safety. By combining tactile sensing, predictive AI, and collaborative robotics, we shift from reactive care to proactive fall prevention. This technology reduces caregiver burden, lowers costs for facilities, and restores independence and dignity for seniors. With strong early results, flexible adoption models, and strategic pilots underway, Tactile Care is positioned to transform the future of elder care on a global scale..