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Podcast: The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
Episode: Good Tech: Birdhouse — The tiny sensor helping Singapore’s elderly live safely
Description: New data show that more than 87,000 elderly Singaporeans now live alone — double the number a decade ago. How can technology help keep them safe without intruding on their privacy? On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo chats with Carlos Chacon, one of the creators of Birdhouse — a discreet, award-winning motion sensor designed to watch over seniors living alone. Carlos shares the human story behind the innovation, what his team has learned from real-world trials, and how Birdhouse is shaping the future of ageing in place. Listen to discover how a small device is making a big social impac...