Caring robots are here to help

TL;DR

This paper discusses how caring robots, combined with sensors and telemedicine, are increasingly used to support independent living for older adults by preventing social isolation and depression.

Contribution

It highlights the role of robots in elder care and emphasizes their potential to improve mental health and independence.

Findings

Robots help prevent social isolation among older adults.

Integration of sensors and telemedicine enhances robot effectiveness.

Robots contribute to prolonging independent living.

Abstract

Robots, along with sensors and telemedicine, have been identified as technologies that can assist and prolong independent living for older people, with robots especially being used to help prevent social isolation and depression.