E.T.H.O.S.|Ethical Technology in the Homes of Seniors

A new project that has been in the works at ETHOS has been announced! The Ambient Clock, an iteration of the Ambient Plant, is a device that is designed to help seniors and their loved ones (and care givers) connect without the pains of introducing an unfamiliar device or going online.

Online phenomena such as Twitter and Facebook have shown that people have a strong desire to connect to their friends and loved ones and know what they are doing. The Ambient Clock aims to help users satisfy this desire in the home while remaining a common household object.

Some time ago if you wanted to know if your friend or loved one was around and OK, you would have to visit them in person. Today we would probably call, text, e-mail, or instant message them to check and see if everything is all right. What if you could just look at a common household item and instantly know? Especially in a care giver-elder relationship, having peace of mind in knowing that your loved one is up and about as usual can be very valuable.

For more information, please check out the Ambient Clock’s web page, or watch this video!