Abstract
A significant portion of the over 65 population experience a fall at least once a year in their home environment. This puts a faller under significant health risks and adds to the financial burden of the care services. This Late Breaking Report explores a proof of concept implementation of a fall alert system that uses MiRo (a small mobile social robot) in the home environment. We take advantage of MiRo's pet-like characteristics, small size, mobility, and array of sensors to implement a system where a person who has fallen can interact with it and summon help if needed. The initial aim of this proof of concept system described here was to act as a demonstration tool for health professionals and housing association representatives, gauging their needs and requirements, driving this research forward.
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