Serenity, developed in collaboration with Alarm.com, is a groundbreaking fall-detection system that eschews the need for traditional wearables. Making its debut at CES in Las Vegas, this product introduces a new approach to monitoring safety.
Sumit Nagpal, the CEO and founder of Cherish Health, highlights the ease of integrating Serenity into daily life. “There’s no fuss with apps or complex setups. Just plug it in, and it seamlessly becomes a part of your environment,” he says. Utilizing cutting-edge radar technology combined with AI, Serenity can track the movements of up to two people, like “mom and dad,” within a 40-foot radius, even through walls. This offers detailed activity insights while maintaining privacy.
Launched at the onset of 2020, Cherish Health successfully navigated the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, culminating in a product with potentially life-saving capabilities.
Serenity stands out due to its ability to create a 13-point skeleton model of individuals in near-real-time. This is achieved by processing radar data with AI directly on the device, enabling it to differentiate between intentional resting and falls, including the slower falls that traditional accelerometers might miss. “It’s all about interpreting the context and sequence of movements,” Nagpal emphasizes, underscoring the system’s accuracy.
A key advantage of Serenity is its non-invasive nature. There are no cameras or overt monitoring devices. People can maintain their usual routines without feeling watched, and there’s no need to wear any device for safety.
In emergencies, Serenity promptly alerts a designated care group or a round-the-clock monitoring service. Beyond fall detection, Nagpal points out Serenity’s ability to remotely monitor resting heart rates and respiration without any physical wearable, a breakthrough for home healthcare.
Cherish Health envisions wider applications for this patented technology, including public safety features like concealed weapon detection and in-vehicle health monitoring, which could be crucial in medical emergencies like strokes.
The company has focused on localizing its manufacturing and distribution. “Our operations span from New Hampshire for manufacturing to Santa Clara for PCB production,” Nagpal notes, highlighting the benefits of local over overseas production. With discussions underway for an order of half a million units, there’s clear market interest.
Priced at $300, plus a $39 monthly subscription, Serenity is positioned in the same price range as a smart speaker with an emergency button. Designed to blend into home settings, it also functions as a two-way speaker and music player.
Reflecting on the journey, Nagpal views the challenges posed by the pandemic as a catalyst for innovation. “Serenity represents more than just a product. It embodies a commitment to independence, safety, and peace of mind for our aging population,” he concludes.
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