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Deborah Cooke
Deborah supports all aspects of programme delivery – from organising accelerator events to delivering the team's communications plan
Jamie Young
Within the AWRC, Jamie provides support on business engagement, funding horizon scanning and bid writing, working closely with our research academics to develop funding proposals involving industrial partners.
Jason Brannan
Within the AWRC, Jason has responsibility for strategy and strategic implementation
Ryan Sylvester
Ryan is responsible for all aspects of project management for the accelerator programme, from initiating the project through to close down. His background is mainly in financial services – where he supported businesses in the business banking division of a big four bank.
Terry Senior
Terry has vast experience as a mechanical engineer. He has worked in research and development for over 30 years – including more than 20 years in a university environment.
Integrating off-the-shelf robots and services in the homes of older people living with frailty
This feasibility study will explore the different dimensions associated with effectively supporting elderly people using off-the-shelf robots and monitoring them for signs of frailty (including dementia) to help provide timely interventions.