This new 'artificial memory' can log and locate missing items for users with dementia.
, but forgetfulness is a common issue that can disrupt one’s day and increase stress levels for both those suffering from these conditions, as well as their caregivers.
Knowing this, a four-person team at the University of Waterloo created an algorithm they then uploaded to a commercial, endowing the machine with a memory log of individual objects detected via its onboard video camera. Once enabled, the Fetch robot noted the time and date for anytime it spotted an object in its view area. Researchers also designed a graphical user interface for individuals to pick and label which detected objects they wanted to track.
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