Caregiving does not stop at the end of the workday.
Nighttime confusion, sundowning, repetitive questions, isolation, missed routines, and caregiver exhaustion create a need for support that is calm, familiar, and continuously available.
02 - The origin
Built first for one person.
I built the first Luka Bear for my father, who lives with Alzheimer's disease. The original goal was simple: answer his questions, provide familiar reassurance, support daily routines, and remain available during the night.
My role
One integrated product, many disciplines
Luka Bear required hands-on leadership across strategy, design, development, documentation, deployment, and commercialization.
FounderProduct architectAI workflow designerSoftware developerHardware integratorCaregiver-app designerPrivacy and documentation leadImplementation strategistReimbursement-readiness researcherCommercialization lead
Platform architecture
Four connected layers
The platform links resident experience, personalization, caregiver action, and implementation evidence.
01
Resident interaction layer
Voice
Touchscreen
Family photographs
Music
Cognitive activities
Reminders
02
AI and personalization layer
Biography-based memory
Individual preferences
Resident profiles
Dynamic updates
Personalized routines
03
Caregiver layer
Remote reminders
Messages
Activities
Check-ins
Configuration
Activity records
04
Administration and evidence layer
Secure portal
Activity records
Outcomes documentation
Reimbursement readiness
Luka Bear Premier product configurationCaregiver tools connected to Luka Bear
Connected experience
The device and caregiver tools work as one system.
Resident interactions are supported by authorized caregiver configuration, communications, family media, reminders, and activity records.