AI Robots Redefine Elder Care: Hong Kong’s Groundbreaking Human-Centric Tech Solution AI ROBOTICS INSIDER Your Weekly Brief on Innovation, Impact & Opportunity in AI and Robotics Edition: June, 27, 2025 Hong Kong Pioneers Smart Elder Care with AI & Robotics Hello AI Robotics fans. In this week’s AI Robotics Insider Report we showcase Hong Kong’s … Read more
Innovative alternating pressure mattress design uses controlled peak pressure to boost tissue health For decades, pressure ulcer prevention strategies have focused on reducing sustained pressure on vulnerable areas of the body—especially in patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility. Conventional alternating pressure mattresses aim to minimize contact pressure using inflatable air cells that cycle … Read more
Living in a Human World: Why Robot Design Starts With Us A humanoid robot, with arms, legs, and a head (maybe even some facial expressions), fits right into our homes, hospitals, and offices without major modifications to the environment. Let’s face it—our world is built for humans. Door handles, staircases, steering wheels, keyboards, even microwaves… … Read more
Bridging the Gap: The Myrobot Project and the Future of Dementia Care The quiet hum of technological progress is often loudest in areas as pressing as the global challenge of dementia care, where the Myrobot project is emerging as a beacon of innovation. This research initiative is not just about building robots; it’s about deeply … Read more
🌟 How robotics for seniors is shaping the next generation of caregiving The future of elder care is being reshaped by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and sensor technologies. As global populations age and the caregiving workforce becomes increasingly strained, the need for scalable, intelligent solutions grows more urgent. A new wave of AI-powered … Read more
Summary As populations age worldwide, the demand for elder care has never been greater. From emotional support to physical assistance, a new generation of elder care robots is stepping in to meet the challenges of aging. Robots like Paro, Pepper, Robear, Care-O-bot 4, ElliQ, and Lovot represent a diverse toolkit—serving both institution-based and in-home elder … Read more
Palliative care is a crucial aspect of healthcare, focusing on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness to improve quality of life for both the patient and their family. It’s a demanding field, and caregivers, whether family members or healthcare professionals, often face significant physical and emotional challenges. This is where … Read more
How Artificial Intelligence Helped Reveal a Hidden Cause of Alzheimer’s A fascinating breakthrough at UC San Diego has shown how artificial intelligence (AI) is not just reshaping technology—it’s reshaping medicine too. Researchers uncovered that a gene called PHGDH, long thought to be just a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease, actually plays a causal role in triggering … Read more
Hey there! This summary gives us a fascinating peek into the world of socially assistive robots, or SARs for short, and how they’ve been helping older adults, especially when it comes to their emotional well-being. It looks at two different groups of seniors – one group who used these robots before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, … Read more
As Japan faces a rapidly aging population and a significant shortage of caregivers, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into the healthcare sector is emerging as a pivotal solution. This trend is exemplified by the development of innovative robots designed to assist in elderly care, enhancing both the quality of life for seniors … Read more