CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- The 15th China (Chongqing) Senior Industry Expo and 2020 China (Chongqing) Big Health Industry Expo (hereinafter referred to as “CSIE” and “CBHIE”) was recently concluded. After three days of exploration, the reporter collected this intelligent cool technology for the elderly.

Graphene heating suit helping keep warm

It’s a graphene heating suit that was unveiled at the closing ceremony of 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, capable of generating heat for 4 hours at -20°C. At this year’s CSIE, graphene team from Shenzhen has applied it to a cold-weather solution for the elderly. A spokesperson for the team said that graphene is a new type of nanomaterial with ultra-high strength and ultra-high thermal conductivity, and that graphene heating suit can meet the need for warmth for the elderly.

Wearable Smart Walking Aids capable of helping the elderly who have trouble with their legs get back on their feet

At this year’s CSIE, the highlight of the booth of Banan District is the Wearable Smart Walking Aids, which is a portable medical aid approved for introduction in November this year. According to the person in charge of Shanghai Jinghe Jichuang Robot Co., Ltd., the Aids has been shown to improve lower extremity motor dysfunction in stroke patients, and it is easy to wear and low cost, making it suitable for families. It features passive hip dynamics, accidental fall alarm, and quantified lower extremity gait and trunk posture data.

Foot scanner for quick detection of foot problems in the elderly

This year’s CSIE saw a number of seniors stand up on the machine to test the health of their feet. According to the person in charge of the company that developed the exhibit, Zhixiao Qifu, this is one of the intervention services of the “fall prevention hut”. It captures key data related to the falling of elderly in daily life, such as the position of the center of gravity, grip strength, gait, etc., and can quickly check the elderly standing on it for foot problems and give its suggestions.

3D Printer that can print shoe insoles, pillows, and other items according to the elderly’s needs

Connected to Foot Scanner, the Printer can print an insole that is suitable for the health of the elderly feet based on the problems detected in the soles of their feet. It’s also part of 3D medicine, which improves the foot, neck and knee joints of the elderly by printing custom-made products. According to the person in charge of Zhixiao Qifu, relevant products for the elderly, including Foot Scanners, have been promoted in some of the nursing homes in Chongqing at present, and it will be gradually cover the nursing communities and serve the elderly in local areas. (Translated by Wang Huixin, Fathom Language Limited)