At the centre of this ecosystem is the MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist camera, a specialised 360° sensor engineered for clinical environments. Combined with the MOBOTIX HUB platform, the system provides continuous monitoring, real-time behavioural detection, and GDPR-safe operation designed explicitly for healthcare.
A Camera Designed for Care: The MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist
The MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist is not a conventional security camera. It is a purpose-built sensor device equipped with integrated AI that recognises critical events directly in the live image. With a 360° panoramic view and no blind spots, a single unit can oversee an entire patient room—typically up to 25 m²—without requiring multiple sensors.
The camera is equipped with a 4K square-format image sensor (2144 × 2144 px), delivering uniform clarity across the full field of view. Its day/night design ensures reliable detection regardless of lighting, with sensitivity thresholds as low as 0.1 lx in colour and 0.02 lx in monochrome. Power is supplied via PoE+, enabling simple installation and consistent operation without additional cabling.
What makes the c71 distinctive is the embedded NurseAssist analytics. The camera can automatically identify falls, unauthorised room exits, patients leaving their beds, and—with an additional licence—sitting on the edge of the bed, which often precedes fall incidents. These behaviours are recognised instantly and transmitted as alerts to caregivers.
The system has been engineered with strict privacy safeguards. Through GDPR-compliant modes such as event-controlled obscuring and dynamic masking for patients lying in bed, the camera suppresses visible imagery unless a relevant event occurs. This ensures that monitoring focuses on safety rather than unnecessary visual oversight.
The NurseAssist Ecosystem and MOBOTIX HUB
NurseAssist is more than a device; it is a clinical monitoring concept built around integrated analytics and centralised management. The MOBOTIX HUB platform acts as the operational centre, consolidating streams from c71 cameras and offering real-time insight into patient activity.
Through the HUB’s dashboard interface, nurses and administrators can view alerts, behavioural patterns, and status updates across multiple rooms or entire departments. The platform is designed to be scalable—from a few rooms in a care home to large hospital wings—and supports detailed behavioural timelines to help clinical teams analyse risks, evaluate patient progression, and optimise care workflows.
One of the key strengths of the platform is its ability to integrate seamlessly with existing nurse call systems through open APIs. This means that alerts generated by NurseAssist are delivered through the communication channels that staff already use daily, supporting rapid and intuitive response.
The analytics layer also helps reduce false alarms, a persistent issue in traditional monitoring systems. By interpreting visual patterns instead of relying on basic motion detection, NurseAssist significantly decreases unnecessary notifications, allowing staff to focus on genuine incidents.
Clinical Advantages and Operational Benefits
By combining panoramic imaging, AI-driven analysis, and centralised event management, NurseAssist enhances patient safety in several measurable ways. Faster response to falls and unsupervised bed exits directly reduces the risk of severe injury, particularly among elderly patients or those recovering from surgery.
The system also redistributes the workload within care teams. Instead of performing routine physical checks or relying on continuous manual observation, nurses receive precise, event-based alerts. This allows them to concentrate on high-value clinical tasks while maintaining confidence that patient safety is continuously monitored.
Furthermore, the solution is economically practical in the long term. By preventing avoidable incidents and reducing the demand for constant supervision, the system contributes to lower operational costs—benefits highlighted consistently in MOBOTIX’s own clinical documentation. The fact that the platform unifies multiple functions—monitoring, safety, analytics, and optional integration with access control—reduces the need for separate, siloed systems.
Privacy remains a central consideration. The system is engineered to meet European data protection standards, ensuring that surveillance is used responsibly, transparently, and only in the moments when it is strictly necessary.
Implementation Considerations for Healthcare Facilities
Like any clinical technology, successful deployment depends on thoughtful integration. Rooms must meet the recommended installation guidelines, including ceiling height and camera placement relative to the bed. Incorporating the MOBOTIX HUB dashboard is essential for consolidating alerts and enabling efficient oversight.
Staff training is another critical element. A clear protocol for receiving and responding to alerts ensures that events are handled quickly and consistently. Facilities often begin with a pilot deployment—one room or one ward—before scaling to larger areas once the operational benefits become clear.
Regular maintenance, firmware updates, and storage management are part of the system’s lifecycle. Given that the camera includes internal microSD storage and relies on secure firmware, periodic checks help ensure optimal time-to-alert performance and long-term reliability.
Finally, transparent communication with patients and visitors is important. Informing them about the presence and purpose of the system ensures compliance with privacy regulations and promotes trust in the institution’s safety practices.
Conclusion: A Smart, Scalable, Privacy-Respecting Solution for Modern Care
The combination of the MOBOTIX c71 NurseAssist camera and the MOBOTIX HUB platform represents a sophisticated, intelligent approach to patient monitoring in healthcare environments. It enhances clinical safety, lightens the workload of caregivers, and operates within a privacy-first framework tailored to European regulatory requirements.
For healthcare providers aiming to reduce fall risks, improve response times, and modernise their monitoring infrastructure, NurseAssist is a compelling, future-ready solution. It is a technology that respects both patient dignity and clinical urgency—delivering safer, more efficient care through intelligent automation.
