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The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge


By almost any measure, longer lives and aging populations are one of the defining trends of the 21stCentury. The Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL) Design Challenge reaches out to university students around the world to create awareness of aging in a younger generation, increasing their preparedness to design for this population and offering a low-risk, practical way to gain exposure to longevity-related opportunities.

Salivr

Brunel University (London) – A domestic saliva testing device which detects and monitors user’s vitamin levels on a daily basis to encourage healthy eating.

Gather

San Francisco State University – A device that facilitates gardening for all ages and abilities and promotes social engagement for a happier and healthier lifestyle.

Gesturecise

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati – An AI-enabled desktop application which detects body gestures and uses exercises as a screen unlock device, building physical activity into the workday.

Jowalk

National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) – A platform matching retirees to busy dog owners to help walk the dogs and trigger lasting connections in their communities.

Posture Master

University of Pennsylvania /Washington and Lee University – A personalized, adaptive learning app that uses advanced facial and body recognition technology to monitor posture in real-time and suggest corrections.

Ride Rite

Virginia Tech University – A bicycle handlebar and interface that promotes a safe biking experience and practices for a broad range of individuals.