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Essays from the team building ALLIE on camera-free fall detection, privacy-first sensing, energy at the edge and the future of the buildings people live and stay in.
How AI should “see” in the real world, why energy belongs at the edge, and what it takes to make every room a safer one.
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Both sense people with radio waves and neither takes a picture. The similarities end there. What Wi-Fi sensing and 60 GHz mmWave radar can each infer about a person, what the research has shown, and why the physics of the two decide which one belongs in a private room.
September 27, 2026 · 8 min read
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The three ways to detect a fall in a resident's room, compared on the criteria that decide outcomes: privacy, bathroom and night coverage, long-lie detection, false alarms, resident acceptance and what the alert actually says.
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Guest-room energy management is only as good as its read on occupancy. How keycard energy-saver switches, passive infrared motion sensors, door contacts and mmWave radar each decide whether a room is empty, where each goes wrong, and what the savings research actually shows.
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January 18, 2026 · 5 min read
As AI moves into bedrooms, bathrooms, and everyday living spaces, how it “sees” matters. We break down the tradeoffs of cameras and Wi-Fi sensing, and why mmWave radar is emerging as the privacy-first foundation for real-world awareness.
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October 16, 2025 · 2 min read
The surprising reason why smoke detectors give a low battery warning in the middle of the night and some innovative ways to avoid the frustrating hunt for the culprit.
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September 6, 2025 · 4 min read
Arqaios moves energy management to the edge by embedding control in outlets, switches, and vents. We cut vampire loads, turn off lights in empty rooms, tune room-level HVAC, and extend battery backup with predictive automation across homes, senior living, hospitality, and offices.
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August 8, 2025 · 2 min read
See how adaptive controls adjust lighting, air quality, and temperature to support comfort and well-being, tailored to each resident’s needs and routines.
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August 8, 2025 · 2 min read
Understand our commitment to privacy: all data is processed locally within fixtures, eliminating external hubs and cameras while maintaining robust security standards.
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August 8, 2025 · 2 min read
Learn how predictive analytics and automated alerts connect seamlessly with caregivers and emergency services, enabling rapid, informed responses to critical events.
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August 8, 2025 · 2 min read
Discover advanced biometric tracking that monitors vital signs and presence without cameras, ensuring privacy while delivering actionable health insights for proactive care.
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August 8, 2025 · 7 min read
Here we're highlighting the significant danger of falls for older adults in assisted living communities, citing CDC data on their frequency and fatal consequences. It contrasts current fall detection methods, such as manual-alert pendants and inaccurate automated sensors, with the advanced system being developed by Arqaios.
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August 8, 2025 · 3 min read
If you support seniors at home, in assisted living, or in skilled care, Arqaios can help you turn passive spaces into protective, adaptive environments, without adding burden to residents or staff.
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July 22, 2025 · 3 min read
Explore how embedded sensors in everyday fixtures enable real-time emergency detection, providing discreet, continuous protection for residents and peace of mind for caregivers.
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Thirty minutes with our team: your floor plan, your risks, your energy bill, and a straight answer on what fixture-native sensing would change.
