Hi everyone!

My name is Brett, I am a full-time single dad, assistant soccer and softball coach, and software engineer based out of Portland, Oregon.

For the Project Challenge, I’m building an AI-powered safety and wellness monitoring system for seniors living independently. The Elderly Safety Guardian will use computer vision with the Metis AI Accelerator to detect falls or unusual inactivity, and then check in with the resident through Alexa, turn on lights, and alert caregivers if needed. My goal is to give families peace of mind while helping elderly loved ones stay safe at home.

This project matters to me because I’ve seen how difficult it can be for families to balance a loved one’s independence with their safety, especially as they get older. I want to create a solution that bridges that gap, empowering seniors to live confidently while still having support when it’s needed most.

To start, I’ll be setting up the camera hardware and building out local fall and inactivity detection with pose estimation models, then integrating Alexa and smart lighting for responsive actions.

Excited to get building and connect with others in the community!