Seocho District to Pilot 'AI Exercise Care Service' Starting in June
Expanding Smart Senior Welfare with AI Technology
Seocho District in Seoul is set to fully implement the 'Seocho Senior AI Care Platform,' which utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology to address the challenges of a super-aged society. The district plans to significantly expand cutting-edge services such as the AI exercise care service, biometric signal IoT care, and AI smart voice switches to resolve the shortage of care personnel and present a new model for senior welfare.
The AI exercise care service uses a body composition analyzer equipped with 3D sensors to precisely measure the physical condition of seniors and provides customized fall-prevention exercise programs based on the analyzed data. This service was first piloted nationwide in March last year and will be expanded to eight locations, including senior welfare centers, starting in June this year.
The body composition analyzer was developed by the digital healthcare startup Team Elysium and won an Innovation Award at CES 2025. Seniors can receive precise exercise prescriptions and access ongoing exercise programs via a mobile app free of charge.
In addition, the district is operating 'AI Biometric Signal IoT Care' for 22 high-risk single-person senior households. This service installs non-contact radar sensors in key areas of the home to detect and analyze biometric signals and movement patterns?such as heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, falls, and activity levels?every five seconds, 24 hours a day in real time.
If any abnormal signs are detected, an emergency alert is immediately sent to care workers, enabling a swift response. Through this system, it is expected that crisis situations for seniors with limited mobility can be identified early, providing a practical effect such as preventing solitary deaths.
Additionally, the district began operating the 'AI Smart Voice Switch' installation project this month, after being selected for the Seoul City Smart Care Public Contest in April. This switch allows users to control lighting with simple voice commands such as "Seocho, turn on the light" or "turn off the light," which can reduce risks such as falls during nighttime movement. The device can be used without a separate internet connection or speaker, eliminating concerns about communication fees and network disruptions.
Seocho District Mayor Jeon Sungsoo stated, "To prepare for a super-aged society, we will expand smart care services utilizing AI technology and establish a thorough safety net for the health and safety of seniors. We will continue to expand welfare services that combine technology with warmth, becoming a reliable support for the lives of our seniors."
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