We are exploiting the advances of Conversational AI to explore the possibility of encouraging physical activities among older adults. We are developing conversational AI bot to encourage physical activities and evaluate how it compares with conventional passive interventions such as notifications.

As part of a Consortium of Universities across Europe, SelfBACK is aimed to build a decision support system to improve self-management of non-specific low back pain. Self-management through physical activity and strength/stretching exercise plans form the core component in the management of Low back pain (LBP). However, adherence to plans is challenging due to lack of feedback and reinforcement. As part of the team at RGU, we develop algorithms that automatically track user’s daily activities and provide feedback based on progress towards prescribed plan-based goals.