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AI robots are being designed worldwide to assist the elderly, enhancing caregiving through automation and efficiency. Countries leading this domain include: in this domain include Japan, USA, South Korea, and India.
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PARO (therapeutic seal robot) is designed to help with dementia, PTSD, cognitive disorders, and palliative and hospice care. Pepper, a semi-humanoid, also helps similarly through vocal conversations.
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ElliQ, a voice-operated social companion, engages in empathetic conversations, entertains, and helps seniors cope with loneliness. Conversely, Robin is used for therapeutic activities and vital signs monitoring.
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Hyodol provides personalized attention to the elderly by offering a health coach, 24-hour voice reminders, music, and exercises to fight dementia. It can even sound alerts if inactivity is detected beyond a specific time.
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With 138 million senior citizens, India is also set to leverage AI to improve the quality of geriatric care. Charlie, one of India’s first assistive robots, offers multi-language voice assistance, a pill dispenser, and a facility to read pulse and blood pressure.
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While AI can ease many aspects of caregiving, it raises ethical questions: Can relying on robots really make a difference? Or are they tools of convenience chipping away at human empathy and connection in the long run?
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