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Get To Know the Tech Better: Wi-Fi Sensing 201
This article is the second installment in our Wi-Fi Sensing myth-busting series, where we address common questions and clear up misconceptions about the technology. If you missed the first post—an introduction to what Wi-Fi Sensing is and why it matters—you can catch...
Get To Know the Tech Better: Wi-Fi Sensing 201
In this second part of our Wi-Fi Sensing series, we answer the most common questions and misconceptions about the technology. From whether you need special hardware to how it works through walls and with multiple people, this blog explains how Wi-Fi Sensing compares to traditional motion sensors and why it’s a privacy-friendly way to understand motion in the home.
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How We Built a Smarter MQTT System for the Future of Wi-Fi Sensing
As Wi-Fi Sensing grows in complexity and scale, its backend infrastructure must evolve to keep pace. By shifting from traditional clustering to message bus partitioning (sharding), performance bottlenecks were reduced, reliability improved, and a scalable, cost-effective cloud system was developed to handle real-time data from thousands of devices. The blog also explains how smart routing, sticky sessions, and dynamic scaling work together to maintain fast, stable motion detection that can grow with increasing demand.
Cognitive Systems turned a founder’s caregiving journey into a global tech solution
When Dr, Taj Manku’s parents faced back-to-back medical emergencies, he knew they needed support—without sacrificing their independence or privacy. That experience inspired Caregiver by Cognitive, a passive Wi-Fi Sensing solution now helping millions monitor loved ones with dignity. Read Communitech's profile on how one founder’s story became a mission to change eldercare for good.
How Wi-Fi Sensing Could Help Lower Insurance Premiums in Caregiving
As insurers demand stronger documentation and accountability in aging-in-place care, Wi-Fi Sensing is emerging as a discreet, always-on ally. Learn how this passive technology could help care providers reduce liability, strengthen compliance, and potentially lower insurance premiums—while delivering greater peace of mind for families and seniors alike.
How Cognitive’s Cloud Infrastructure Powers Wi-Fi Sensing at Scale
Wi-Fi Sensing may feel seamless on your phone, but it’s powered by a robust cloud architecture working behind the scenes. In this blog, we take you inside Cognitive’s cloud infrastructure—from how it enables real-time motion detection without cameras to how we deploy scalable, secure systems tailored to our partners. See how our hybrid edge-cloud platform translates movement into insights, ensures data privacy, and adapts to every use case—whether you're supporting aging in place or launching smart home features across global markets.
The Top Reasons Seniors Want to Age In Place
As more older adults express a strong desire to remain in their homes, aging in place is redefining the future of eldercare. This blog explores why independence, emotional well-being, and cost-effectiveness are driving this shift—and what healthtech and care providers must do to support it through flexible, personalized solutions.
Empower Homeowners with Customizable DIY Security
Today's homeowners want security on their own terms—flexible, affordable, and easy to install. This blog explores how internet service providers can meet that demand by offering customizable DIY home security systems that grow with the user. From smart device selection to privacy-conscious design and budget-friendly scalability, we outline the key ways ISPs can become trusted partners in modern home protection.
What a True Aging in Place Solution Actually Needs to Look Like
The future of aging in place care relies on proactive, real-time monitoring to help seniors stay independent and reduce healthcare costs. However, challenges such as high costs, privacy concerns, and system complexity remain. By integrating passive technologies like Wi-Fi Sensing, healthtech providers can offer scalable, affordable, and privacy-first solutions that improve outcomes and drive adoption. This blog explores how providers can overcome these barriers and create effective, sustainable aging in place solutions.
Simplifying Smart Home Integration for Seniors
Smart home technology has the potential to improve seniors' safety, comfort, and independence—but only if it’s designed with their unique needs in mind. Many older adults struggle with complex setups, privacy concerns, and physical or cognitive limitations that make adoption difficult. This blog explores the key challenges seniors face when integrating smart technology and offers practical strategies to simplify the process, ensuring that these innovations become helpful tools rather than sources of frustration.
What Does Peace of Mind Mean to Taj? | Caregiver Aware
Cognitive Systems CEO Taj Manku shares his personal experience using Caregiver Aware—our Wi-Fi Sensing solution designed to help families stay connected with aging loved ones. In this video, he explains how the technology gives him peace of mind, allowing him to check in on his parents without cameras, wearables, or invasive monitoring. Learn how Caregiver Aware provides real-time insights into daily activity, sleep patterns, and movement—so caregivers can worry less and stay informed.