WatchOut: See less, protect more.
Every year, more than 36 million older adults experience a fall — and for many, it happens when they’re alone. These incidents often lead to delayed medical attention, turning what could have been a minor accident into a life-threatening emergency.
Existing solutions try to help, but they fall short. Wearable devices must be charged, worn, and remembered. Emergency buttons require the person to stay conscious and act fast. And while camera-based systems could offer real-time monitoring, they raise serious privacy concerns that make people hesitant to use them — especially in personal or sensitive spaces.
This is where WatchOut was born.
WatchOut is an AI-powered, fully autonomous fall-detection system built to protect the people who matter most. It uses advanced computer vision to analyze posture changes in real time, instantly detecting a fall and automatically saving the 7 seconds before and after the event. Once detected, the system securely uploads the anonymized clip to the cloud and notifies family members or caregivers right away.
But what truly sets WatchOut apart is Privacy Mode. Instead of sending real video, the system can transform people into stick figures, removing all identifiable features — no faces, no personal details. This makes WatchOut safe for use in bedrooms, nursing homes, schools, and even hospital washrooms where privacy is critical.
Beyond its intelligence, WatchOut is also affordable and practical. While traditional devices can cost $400–$1,000 with ongoing monitoring fees, WatchOut runs on just $130 of hardware — with no wearables required.
WatchOut represents more than just technology. It’s about compassion, trust, and safety — helping people get the support they need quickly, while preserving their dignity and privacy.
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