The Longitude Prize on Dementia has announced its finalists.
They are:
- CrossSense, Animorph, UK – Creators of high-tech glasses that help users recognise objects and people.
- Theora 360, Clairvoyant Networks, Inc, USA – Creators of a smartwatch to predict and prevent falls.
- AUTONOMOUS, Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research, Portugal – Creators of a smartwatch-based app to provide guidance on daily routines.
- Supersense Technologies, UK – Creators of an at-home monitoring-box that protects privacy.
- MemoryAid, The MARCS Institute, Western Sydney University, Australia – Creators of a home assistance device styled like a traditional telephone.
All of the finalists will work with people with lived experience to ensure solutions are co-created. The winner will be announced in early 2026 and receive £1m.
Find out more about the finalists here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/2024-10-15/five-longitude-prize-dementia-finalists-include-ai-glasses-and-sensors-predict
Find out more about the Longitude Prize on Dementia here: https://dementia.longitudeprize.org