Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.       Stanley Black and Decker has jumped into the world of digital healthcare with a counter top robot called Pria…that works with an app to dispense and manage medication.     It also enables video conferencing communication with caregivers and loved ones.  Senior Product Manager Michael Abcunas says the opt in facial recognition is valuable..

“So if Fred walks in front of the device at 8am we actually use facial recognition to say good morning, Fred, it’s 8am would you like to take your pills now?   And then that information is passed through via mobile app to whoever may be in that care circle.”

Pria features a friendly face in front of all of those smarts and the 700 dollar investment can bring families a lot of peace of mind.   Find more at www.okpria.com.

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