Time is now accessible!

The digital system is a mobile and interactive alternative to analog magnetic boards or timers and was developed specifically for people with cognitive impairments.

With the Zeitkompass App and the Zeitkompass Smartwatch, daily routines are displayed using symbols — with METACOM symbols, emojis, or your own photos. Reminders are delivered automatically via vibration, speech output, and visual cues. This supports time orientation and makes routines easier to follow.

The result: less uncertainty, more structure — and a bit more autonomy in everyday life.

For everyone who needs support with time & daily planning.

Zeitkompass is designed for people with cognitive impairments — for example in the areas of autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, or dementia. But anyone who needs support with time understanding, orientation, or daily structure benefits from the clear visualization.

The product was developed at the University of Würzburg as part of a research project and tested in close cooperation with care facilities and specialized service providers. Partners such as Lebenshilfe Bamberg, Barmherzige Brüder Gremsdorf, and Noris Inklusion Nürnberg contributed to the validation.

Through this close collaboration, a practical and scientifically grounded assistive tool was created — intuitive, accessible, and suitable for everyday use.

Available as a care aid (Pflegehilfsmittel) soon!

Since November 2025, Zeitkompass has been officially available on the market.The system is currently in the application process to be listed as an official care aid, enabling reimbursement through care insurance funds in Germany.

Sign-up on the waitinglist now! (ca. 1 min) 

If you are already interested, you can sign up on the waiting list without obligation. You will be notified as soon as Zeitkompass is officially listed as a reimbursable aid — and you can secure early access to testing or reimbursement programs.

(METACOM Symbole © Annette Kitzinger)