New partnership will safeguard remote technologies for healthcare
The National Robotarium has signed a new MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Corps Monitoring that will underpin the safe development of technologies for healthcare and other sectors.
The agreement, which was co-signed by Robotarium CEO Stewart Miller and CEO of Corps Monitoring Mike Bullock, during a visit to the National Robotarium on 3 June, kick-starts a collaboration that will focus on improving security and monitoring services for the social care sector.
Researchers in Human-Robot Interaction at Heriot-Watt University are developing applications, such as smart sensors and remote technologies, to enhance care provision in assisted-living environments. One current project involves the deployment of assistive robots within a real-use care organisation being led by Associate Professor Dr Mauro Dragone in partnership with Blackwood Homes and Care Services. Corps Monitoring, a division of Corps Security, will apply its extensive expertise in specialist security solutions to ensure these technologies are deployed safely, with enhanced cybersecurity to protect patient data and information.
Dr Mauro Dragone (far-left), who leads the Laboratory for Assisted Robotic Living at the National Robotarium
“The aim of our partnership with the National Robotarium, is to improve the quality of life for many whilst striving forward with innovative technology advances.” Andrea Strong, MD of Corps Monitoring
National Robotarium Business Development Manager Lisa Farrell, who spearheaded the partnership, led the visit. She said:
“We were delighted to welcome Andrea and Mike to the National Robotarium to co-sign our new partnership agreement with Corps Monitoring.
“Our researchers are making huge advancements into the use of smart sensors, data analysis and machine vision to support greater independent living, however their security is a must if they are to be adopted by care providers on a wider scale.
“The expertise of Corps Monitoring will help underpin the safe development of these technologies, ensuring patient data remains private and protected and maintaining confidence within the sector.”
Andrea Strong, Managing Director of Corps Monitoring, also attended the signing. She said:
“The advancement of technology is moving at such a rapid pace. This partnership won’t just allow us to ‘keep up’ but to be ahead of the curve. By focusing on innovations that not only enhances independent living within the varying care sectors but aids the security and other sectors in general.
“The aim of our partnership with the National Robotarium, is to improve the quality of life for many whilst striving forward with innovative technology advances.”
