A STUDY ON APPLYING IOT TO DEVELOP A SMART CHAIR FOR ELDERLY HEALTHCARE SUPPORT

Abstract

Sitting for extended periods can lead to various health problems, including back pain, poor blood circulation, and reduced mobility. These issues can be particularly problematic for older adults, resulting in reduced independence and a lower quality of life. The research focuses on developing an intelligent chair designed to support elderly individuals. The chair has features such as posture adjustment and health monitoring like heart rate and blood oxygen level measurement, body temperature monitoring, and environmental temperature and humidity monitoring. The chair also includes a SOS button for urgent health issues, sending an alert to the user's designated emergency contacts. Additionally, the chair provides real-time updates on the user's health data through Google Sheets, allowing family members to monitor the user's well-being remotely. The intelligent chair aims to improve the comfort and quality of life for elderly individuals by providing comprehensive health and safety features compared to previous studies.