One of the Inventors of Apple's Fingerprint Sensor Is Now Making Tech Easier for Seniors

Scott Moody, the entrepreneur behind Apple's fingerprint-scanning Touch ID, has launched a new startup called K4Connect with the goal of making state-of-the-art technologies accessible to seniors and the disabled, reports CNBC . K4Connect has so far attracted $22 million in Series B funding from investors that include AXA Venture Partners and Intel Capital. "We integrate technologies that have been targeted toward a younger demographic and make them work for older adults and people living with disabilities," Moody says. "We're integrating the best in technology to improve their lives." K4Connect's system uses edge-cloud architecture, so a Wi-Fi outage at a given community will not prevent residents from using smart devices. K4Connect is currently used by at least 13,000 residents in senior living communities. Moody says the North Carolina-based startup will channel its venture capital into expanding offerings to new senior and assisted living communities. He is focused on autonomous shuttles and robotics that could help seniors and people with disabilities stay as mobile and socially connected as they want.