Motitech
Motitech has created Motiview, a motivational tool that stimulates people with dementia to increase physical activity using a specially adapted indoor exercise bike. Using pre-recorded video, the users can take cycle trips through familiar surroundings.
AWRC projects
Read about the latest projects from the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre.
Bridging the wellbeing gap: co-designing a student support chatbot with Mindbehind
The study revealed a resounding consensus among students regarding the need for a wellbeing-focused chatbot. Students identified key areas where such support was required, particularly in addressing anxiety related to academic and university life.
Looking for demographic patterns in Covid 19 cases in Sheffield
We undertook a case-finding exercise to explore the demographic patterns of those affected by Covid 19 in Sheffield
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.
Developing new technology for Sheffield Children's Hospital
We are working with Sheffield Children's Hospital and The Children's Hospital Charity to develop new, globally innovative technologies in paediatric care.
A personalised home-based exercise programme for patients with cancer in Yorkshire (CANFit)
This study aims to investigate the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on quality of life among adults with a diagnosis of cancer, particularly among understudied populations of older adults and those with advanced disease. It also aims to explore how to use digital technology to help deliver personalised lifestyle behaviour change programmes and support throughout survivorship
Social Prescribing and Physical Activity
The effects of long Covid are still unfolding. To find out more about it, we conducted a qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews on 18 people living with the illness.
An information booklet to help manage chronic fatigue brought on by Covid-19
We've developed an information booklet to help manage chronic fatigue brought on by covid-19
Active Together: Prescribing Exercise to Help People with Cancer Prepare for and Recover from Treatment
Active Together is a pioneering programme designed to help people with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment