University of Manchester scientists develop 'magic' carpet that detects falls

Press/Media: Research

Description

A 'magic' carpet which can immediately detect when someone has fallen and can help to predict mobility problems has been developed by Manchester scientists.

Period12 Sept 2012

Media contributions

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Media contributions

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing

Keywords

  • magic carpet
  • elderly
  • falling
  • optical fibres