Telecare and AI powered care (examples of solutions available in German-speaking countries)

As part of the market review (conducted in September 2023), german-speaking project partners highlighted the following digital solutions as examples of good practice. Some of those solutions are already in regular everyday use in Austrian LTC facilities.
  1. imito – digital wound management
  2. voize – voice recognition / speech to text / documentation (AI powered)
  3. cogvisAI – intelligent sensor (AI powered)
  4. VitaBlick – virtual reality

More information about the digital solutions selected from market research in Austria and Germany


voize – Voice-Assisted Care Documentation

Voize is a voice-powered documentation tool designed for caregivers and nursing staff, allowing them to dictate notes on smartphones. Notes are then converted into structured care reports, vital signs, wound logs, medication entries and more by the app. User-focused AI—with local (on-device) processing for enhanced data privacy—automatically integrates entries into existing care systems like Vivendi PD, Medifox DAN and others. voize reduces documentation time by up to 39 minutes per shift and improves workflow efficiency while supporting dialects, healthcare terminology, and offline usage scenarios. It also supports features like wound photo documentation, shift handovers, absence or fall reporting, task tracking, and is fully GDPR-compliant.
Key Features:
  1. Voice‑driven care reporting & vital signs entry
  2. Wound documentation with on-device photos
  3. Automatic transfer into EMR/PACS via interfaces
  4. AI optimized for care‑specific language, dialects & abbreviations
  5. Digital shift handover & team task management
  6. Absence, fall, pain & medication documentation by voice
  7. Offline mode with automatic sync
  8. High privacy: AI runs on local device, no cloud upload
  9. Supports multilingual use and regional dialect training
-> More information: https://en.voize.de/


imitoWound - Digital Wound Management & Measurement

ImitoWound is a smartphone- and tablet-based wound documentation app built for fast, accurate, and secure clinical use. Using a scientifically validated digital planimetry method, the app instantly calculates wound area after photo capture—reducing documentation time from ~20 minutes to just 5 minutes. imitoWound supports seamless integration with EMR, PACS/VNA, and hospital IT systems using standards like FHIR, HL7, LDAP, SAML, and DICOM. Designed for collaborative teams, it enables shared access among clinicians and supervisors across departments and sites. With intuitive interfaces, body-chart localization, task management, offline-to-online workflow, and secure cloud storage, it streamlines interdisciplinary wound care while assuring GDPR compliance and ease of use even for non‑technical staff.
Key Features:
  1. Automated wound measurement (area, length, width, circumference)
  2. Timeline tracking of wound progression
  3. EMR/PACS integration via FHIR, HL7, DICOM, SAML, LDAP
  4. Team and supervisor access across units/sites
  5. Intuitive wound localization via body-chart
  6. To‑do list/task management for incomplete records
  7. Offline data capture with automatic sync
  8. Secure, GDPR‑compliant cloud storage
  9. No extra hardware needed—works on standard mobile devices
-> More information: https://imito.io/en


cogvisAI – Smart 3D‑Sensor Monitoring for Long‑Term Care

cogvisAI is a modular care system using AI-powered 3D smart sensors to monitor and analyze movement in real time. The system helps prevent falls, detects emergencies instantly, and supports behavioral monitoring without compromising privacy. Installed in over 10,000 care rooms, it integrates seamlessly with nurse call systems and mobile apps, enabling faster response and better documentation. Designed and manufactured in Austria, cogvisAI reduces routine checks and enhances safety while respecting resident autonomy.
Key Features:
  1. Fall prevention & detection
  2. Fall Genesis Module
  3. Virtual bed rail
  4. Absence & aggression alerts
  5. Window monitoring
  6. Smart lighting
  7. Privacy-by-design
  8. Plug & play mobility
  9. Central management dashboard
-> More information: https://cogvis.ai/cogvis-en/


VitaBlick – Virtual Journeys for Seniors

VitaBlick offers specially designed 360° virtual reality experiences that allow seniors - especially those with limited mobility—to revisit familiar places or explore meaningful destinations from the comfort of their care facility or home. The VR films are internally produced and tailored to elderly users, supporting reminiscence therapy, social activation, and emotional well-being. Used in over 250 care institutions across German-speaking countries, VitaBlick adds around three new destinations each month, with over 135 journeys currently available. Staff can easily operate the system via tablet, streaming content to up to four headsets simultaneously. Each session encourages conversation and engagement, making it ideal for both individual enrichment and group activities.
Key Features:
  1. 135+ short VR journeys (10–13 min each) designed for seniors
  2. Tablet-controlled playback to up to 4 headsets simultaneously
  3. Offline daily operation after initial content download
  4. 3 new destinations added monthly
  5. Encourages memory recall, social interaction & emotional connection
  6. Simple interface—no tech expertise required
  7. Suitable for people with dementia or reduced mobility
  8. Usable in care homes, senior living, or at home
  9. Free trial period available
-> More information: https://www.vitablick.com/