How do you make wearable technologies comfortable and unobtrusive for people who need them? Professor Michele Barbour talks to Dr Zeke Steer about how personal experiences with his great grandmother influenced the development of SmartSocks™, an innovative technology aimed at supporting individuals with dementia.

⭐Highlights

§  Zeke shares his journey from PhD student at the University of Bristol to CEO and founder of Milbotix.

§  Zeke explains the challenges of integrating technology into the lives of individuals with dementia and emphasizes the importance of early detection, intervention, and prevention.

§  Explore Zeke's entrepreneurial journey and gain insights into the challenges and rewards of building a business. 

§  Discover how Milbotix plans to navigate the intersection of technology, healthcare, and societal change.

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