Serenity, the revolutionary result of a fruitful partnership with Alarm.com, will soon be showcased at CES in Las Vegas. This innovative fall-detection system eliminates the need for traditional wearables, setting it apart from similar products on the market.
“You just plug it in, and it blends seamlessly into your life. There’s no need for apps or complicated configurations,” explains Sumit Nagpal, CEO and founder at Cherish Health. “Utilizing advanced radar technology and AI, Serenity is able to track up to two individuals within a 40-foot range through walls, providing detailed information about their activities while still maintaining their privacy.”
Cherish, a company that emerged from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, was founded on January 2, 2020. Their dedication and perseverance have resulted in a product that has the potential to save lives.
What sets Serenity apart is its ability to create a 13-point skeleton model of individuals in near-real-time, using radar data processed by AI on the device. This model can accurately distinguish between intentional lying down and falls, including slow falls that standard accelerometers often miss.
“It’s all about understanding the context and sequence of movements,” Nagpal emphasizes, underscoring the precision of the system.
One of the most impressive features of Serenity is that it requires no cameras or invasive devices. This allows individuals to continue their daily routines without feeling monitored or tracked, and without the need to remember to wear a wearable for safety purposes.
In the event of an emergency, Serenity will send an alarm to a designated care circle or a 24/7 monitoring service. However, its capabilities go beyond just fall detection. Nagpal claims that Serenity can also monitor resting heart rate and respiration, all from a distance and without any additional wearable device. This has far-reaching implications for home healthcare.
The company has even envisioned broader applications for their patented technology, including concealed weapon detection in public spaces and health monitoring in vehicles. These potential uses could prove life-saving in emergencies, such as strokes.
When it comes to manufacturing and distribution, Cherish has focused on keeping their operations local. Nagpal explains, “We have manufacturing in New Hampshire and PCB manufacturing in Santa Clara.” This approach has proven to be highly efficient compared to outsourcing overseas. The company is currently in negotiations for an order of half a million units, demonstrating significant interest in the market.
Serenity is priced at $300, with an additional $39 per month subscription fee. While it may be a bit pricier than other solutions, Nagpal assures that it is competitively priced in the same range as a smart speaker with a help button.
This device is designed to blend seamlessly into any home decor and doubles as a two-way speaker and music player.
Summing up Cherish’s journey and the potential impact of Serenity, Nagpal reflects, “We started in the chaos of a global pandemic, but we’ve turned these challenges into opportunities for innovation. Serenity is not just a product; it’s a promise of independence, safety, and peace of mind for our aging population.”
