The Smart Flat: Assistive Technology Centre

Our Smart Flat features a range of equipment, allowing you to see how different technologies work in a realistic home environment. 

Some of the equipment available includes: 

• Door opening devices and cameras – Push button and voice activated systems. Systems that allow you to see and communicate with visitors without needing to answer the door. 

• Door exit sensors – Provide alerts when someone leaves their home, offering reassurance to carers and families. 

• Smart speakers and voice-controlled equipment – Control everyday devices using simple voice commands, Including curtains and blinds, automated cleaners, fans, lights and other devices.  

• Smart controls, switches and sensors – Make everyday household tasks easier and more accessible. 

• Personal alarm systems – Linked to family and friends or a call centre when someone requires assistance or reassurance. 

• Falls detectors and sensors – Including wrist and body worn alert systems, pressure mats for chairs and beds. Falls detection systems that provide unintrusive real-time video capturing of falls and connectivity to family and friends or a call centre or simple buzzers.  

• Bed occupancy sensors – That provide real time data on movement, continence and other vital health matters.    

• Medication dispensers and reminders – Helping people manage their medication safely and independently. 

• GPS trackers – Proving real time data on the location of loved ones. Built into wrist watches, pendants and insoles.    

• Communication aids – From simple to use mobile phones, some include GPS trackers, to hearing devices including induction loop systems and amplifiers. Plus voice and video systems such as Alexa. 

• Talking drinking cups – Provide helpful reminders and support with staying hydrated. 

• Talking glasses – Which offer hands‑free communication, real‑time information, navigation, translation, media capture, and accessibility support, making everyday tasks faster and more convenient. 

• Home environment monitors – Designed to detect and alert homeowners or carers and families to various environmental conditions, ensuring safety and comfort. Including temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide, smoke, water and usage of utilities.  

• Interactive activity touch screen table – Combines person-centred care technology with a user-centric design, aiming to create a positive and engaging environment for individual and group use. 

• Dementia clocks – With analogy and digital displays and choice of colours.  
• Smart Toilet – Combining a standard toilet with integrated washing and drying features, providing a hands-free, hygienic experience.

Much of this technology can be easily introduced into an everyday home, helping people overcome challenges, build confidence and continue living independently. 

Click the button below to watch an interview between our CEO & Founder Dave Thompson, and one of our suppliers within the Smart Flat.