Matilda: Providing Support, Comfort and Connection
- Australian Health & Aged Care
- May 1
- 2 min read
Caring for seniors and people living with demntia can be challenging. Matilda is an affordable, engaging, and supportive solution for independent living, enhancing social connection and health monitoring at home.
Health and wellbeing monitoring
• Tracks heart rate and emotional state to personalise care.
• Provides medication and daily task reminders.
• Encourages movement, exercise, and cognitive stimulation.
Enhancing dementia care at home
• Supports memory and mental agility.
• Provides respite for carers by automating routine interactions.
• Improves engagement and wellbeing through person-centered services.
Reducing social isolation
• Initiates video calls and plays messages from family.
• Engages with multilingual conversation and interactive activities.
• Provides emotional comfort through music, games, and storytelling.
Smart assistive technology
• Easy to use with touch, voice, and face activation.
• Works online and offline, integrates with smart devices.
• Helps carers manage daily tasks and schedules with ease.
Supporting carers with health and wellness services
Carers juggle multiple responsibilities, balancing work, home, and caregiving. Matilda simplifies learning with an intuitive interface and integrates with smart home technology, Fitbits, and more. With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, users can stay connected through news, streaming, video calls, and messaging. Workshops are available to help carers navigate Matilda’s user-friendly features.
Proven results in enhancing quality of life
Matilda’s success is backed by trials funded by Alzheimer’s Australia and partners. Key outcomes included increased acceptance of companion robots, emotional engagement through singing, strengthened family connections, and improved carer resilience. Matilda adapts based on interaction data—if a user appears disengaged, it may suggest a favourite song or game to re-engage them.
Award-winning innovation
Matilda won the Smart Ageing Award (Gold Certificate of Excellence, Hong Kong, 2021). Successfully deployed in aged care, disability, and education sectors in Hong Kong and Japan, Matilda is transforming the future of elder care.
Funding options
Older people may fund Matilda through their Home Care Package. Check with My Aged Care or your HCP provider for eligibility.
Matilda is more than just technology—it’s a compassionate companion that enhances independent living, supports carers, and brings joy to older adults.
Matilda has been proven in aged care trials to enhance wellbeing, strengthen family connections, and support carers.
