National rollout follows successful regional deployments of Silver Shield, the world’s most advanced wireless sensing monitoring system.

Pontosense joins the Care Daily Alliance to deliver real-time fall detection, wellness insights, and pattern recognition that support independent living for people of all ages

Pontosense CEO Alex Qi quoted in The Logic on Canada’s tech ecosystem at Elevate Festival

Collaboration marks a shared commitment to reimagining how older adults can thrive with the right care

Partnership marks a step forward in creating an intelligent, secure care ecosystem in Europe.

October 2, 2025 - Collaboboration brings fall prevention and alerts and ambient sensing to complement wearables.

October 1, 2025 - Good Comfort, a trusted provider of personalized in-home care, today announced a new partnership with Pontosense

September 17, 2025 - Assisting Hands® 360Care program brings families peace of mind

Using patented radar and AI, Pontosense transforms living spaces into protective environments, safeguarding health and detecting risks.

Toronto, Canada – September 2, 2025 – Pontosense, a global leader in AI-powered wireless sensing technology, has been selected as one of only 11 startups worldwide to join the Hokkaido F Village X  (HFX) acceleration program in Japan that is led by Scrum Ventures and Scrum Studio. Chosen from a pool of 310 applicants across 29 countries, Pontosense will aim to collaborate through the program with leading Japanese corporations including Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., JTB Corp., To

Helping you stay safe at home Safety is always a top priority, especially as we or our loved ones age. Independence, however, is just as important. Silver Shield is a smart monitoring system that aims to combine both, providing around-the-clock protection without the need for wearables, buttons or intrusive cameras. Unlike traditional panic buttons that require manual activation, the Silver Shield system works passively in the background. It automatically detects falls, inact

Award-Winning Silver Shield™ Recognized for Excellence in Contactless Fall Detection and User-Centered Design TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 17, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- Pontosense, a global leader in wireless human sensing technology, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2025 for its groundbreaking Silver Shield ™ system — a contactless, AI-powered solution for elderly fall detection and 24/7 health monitoring. The Red Dot Design Award, internationally

Pontosense, a leader in wireless sensing technology, is excited to announce its acquisition of RExSense, a pioneering pet care company. The acquisition includes RExSense’s intellectual property and network, marking a significant step toward advancing pet safety. As part of the integration, Travis Peterson, a seasoned industry veteran, will guide Pontosense into this new initiative. At the same time, Andrew Snider, a highly respected veterinarian with a decade of experience, w

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) proudly introduces its newest offering for senior care, aimed at facilitating graceful aging in place in the comfort of one’s own home. Alongside Pontosense, a Waterloo-based artificial intelligence (AI) company, VHA is piloting Silver Shield , a millimeter wave (mmWave) AI solution, for wireless fall detection and motion tracking to support clients, families, and caregivers 24/7. VHA, a Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization, offers round-t

Pontosense is changing how we monitor ourselves by replacing bulky wearable devices with artificial intelligence and advanced sensors. This change in how biometric data is collected and analyzed may seem like something out of science fiction. Still, for Pontosense co-founder and CTO Yihong Qi, it’s another example of his long line of innovative advancements.    If you remember the days of cellular phones having external antennas and how they could quickly get bent, then you

Millimeter-wave radar transceiver technology from Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), part of the Asahi Kasei Group, is making its debut at CES®2024. The AK581x, AKM’s new 60 GHz millimeter-wave radar transceiver integrated circuit (IC), delivers accurate, high-resolution detection with automotive-level reliability.  When paired with Pontosense’s innovative software, it can wirelessly detect children left behind in cars within seconds, aiming to exceed current vehicle regulations

Imagine a monitoring system that tracks patients’ vital signs in real-time - including their heartbeat and breathing - without requiring them to wear pendants or other devices. Imagine it could also notify healthcare professionals the second a patient falls, without any cameras in the room. Imagine how quickly responders could act in emergencies with this kind of continuous care, and how many lives could be saved. With AI, we no longer need to imagine. These systems have beco

Only one revolutionary solution harnesses the power of AI and cutting-edge sensors to monitor and wirelessly measure patients’ vital signs continuously: Pontosense ’s Silver Shield. This technology company’s innovative approach has already proven its value by improving driver safety . Pontosense now promises to upgrade healthcare facilities for the aging. In particular, long-term care facilities like retirement communities and nursing homes have already started to benefit fro

Photo: Daria Nepriakhina on Unsplash The year 2024 will usher in exciting new technologies with the potential to profoundly impact people's lives for the better. From innovations in healthcare to advancements in transportation safety, companies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology. The overarching aim is to utilize these advancements to enhance well-being on multiple fronts, helping people live healthier, safer, and more enjoyable lives. Accessible,

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