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One morning, an older man doesn’t go to the kitchen for breakfast as he usually does. Instead, he’s still sitting on the edge of his bed, feeling light‑headed. His smart home’s sensors notice the change in his routine and heart rate and send an alert to his caregiver, who checks in right away. He’s reassured that if it had been something serious, help could have been on the way in minutes.

This scene could soon be a reality for many older adults. Smart home technology is evolving to help people age safely and independently in the comfort of their own homes.

And that’s precisely the goal of a collaborative project involving the NRC’s ��(��), �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, and Canadian industry leaders that aims to integrate health monitoring into age-friendly homes.
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MUSE (Interaxon) project story

Raymond Wallace — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:02:30 +0000

MUSE (Interaxon) project story

March 30, 2026

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Did you know sleep apnea affects nearly 1 billion adults worldwide?

It disrupts breathing, fragments sleep, and raises risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Yet diagnosis still relies on costly, clinic-based testing.

Muse is proud to share a with the ’s SAM3 Lab, and with support from The Royal – Institute of Mental Health Research to study whether Muse S Athena’s multi-sensor data (EEG, PPG, SpO₂, movement, fNIRS) can help detect sleep apnea patterns from home.

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A loss in the extended SAM3 team – Josephine McMurray

cuthemeedtr5 — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:40:09 +0000

A loss in the extended SAM3 team – Josephine McMurray

March 30, 2026

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The SAM3 team is saddened by the loss of the AGE-WELL Associate Scientific Director, Josephine McMurray earlier this week.

Josephine was a huge supporter and contributor to Aging Research in Canada and globally. At a personal level she has worked closely with many members of the SAM3 leadership team as a collaborator, mentor, confident and champion. She helped us form and create SAM3 from an idea to launch and operation.

See will be greatly missed by all of us.

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New research study explores ways to boost digital literacy for older Canadians

cuthemeedtr5 — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:13:47 +0000

New research study explores ways to boost digital literacy for older Canadians

March 30, 2026

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A story about the work we are doing in SAM3.

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More seniors want to age in place. Here’s how technology can help

cuthemeedtr5 — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:08:16 +0000

More seniors want to age in place. Here’s how technology can help

March 30, 2026

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An article about our work at SAM3 in the .

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Canadian-made patient-transferring robot launches in Ottawa – Able Innovations ALTA

cuthemeedtr5 — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:39:15 +0000

Canadian-made patient-transferring robot launches in Ottawa – Able Innovations ALTA

March 30, 2026

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SAM3 is proud of all of the work we have done to support Able Innovations creation of this innovative platform.

SAM3 and Able Innovations

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Pioneering Voice AI with �Ӱ�ԭ�� University

cuthemeedtr5 — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:29:04 +0000

Pioneering Voice AI with �Ӱ�ԭ�� University

March 30, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

Story by partner company about the work we have done with them within a SAM3 SME Support for Aging in Place Technology project.

The story can be found on the .

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New Study: Staying Alert in Autopilot: The Effects of Trust in Automation and Attentional Capacity on Situation Awareness in Senior Drivers

cuthemeedtr5 — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:57:28 +0000

New Study: Staying Alert in Autopilot: The Effects of Trust in Automation and Attentional Capacity on Situation Awareness in Senior Drivers

March 30, 2026

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We are recruiting participants for research exploring how trust in automation and attentional capacity affect senior driver safety. If you are interested please see the contact information below.

Study Overview: The study is called: Staying Alert in Autopilot: The Effects of Trust in Automation and Attentional Capacity on Situation Awareness in Senior Drivers. In this study, participants will complete short driving scenarios (5-10 mins each) in a simulator while wearing an EEG headset.

We are looking for senior drivers to participate in two sessions of 2 hours each, for a total time commitment of 4 hours. Participants will receive a $20 GoGift gift card at the end of each session ($40 total) and will be provided with free parking.

Eligibility Criteria:

Aged 55 or older
Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
Valid driver’s license

This research will help us understand how trust in automated driving systems and attentional capacity influence senior drivers’ ability to stay aware of their surroundings, which is crucial for safe driving. The findings will lay the foundation for the development of future automated driving systems, designed to improve senior driver safety.

If you or someone you know may be interested and eligible to participate, please feel free to contact the ACE Lab research Team at acelabresearch@gmail.com or book your time slot using the following online scheduler: .

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