Old age against the machine: Experts offer some robo-pessimism over prospect of more bots in LTC
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 25, 2024
Despite stories that senior living and care robots are proliferating, the promise of such technology has been overstated, according to a new report.
New ‘love meter’ could tell senior living providers which residents need a Valentine’s Day pick-me-up
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 14, 2024
A new “love meter”— just in time for Valentine’s Day — tells senior living staff members when residents are at risk of loneliness.
Valentine’s Day robo-pets for the lonely: senior living provider gives golden robot pups for the golden...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 13, 2024
RiverSpring Living is identifying New York older adults in need of a Valentine’s Day boost as part of its ongoing robo-pet program.
‘Grandie’ lends an AI-enabled ear to seniors looking for a virtual companion they can relate to
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 07, 2024
“Grandie,” whose avatar is a blue owl, is a new AI tool “tailored to the unique needs of older adults,” the parent company states.
Third time’s the charmer: ElliQ improves robot’s banter with senior living residents, developers...
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 10, 2024
The newly released third iteration of ElliQ is a lighter, smaller design that is easier for seniors to handle, the developers said.
New AI brings Joy to seniors via TV-screen avatar
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 16, 2023
A new generative-AI “friend, confidant and companion” named Joy will interact with users via a television screen.
Robotics company expands reach of seniors-companion model ElliQ following funding wave
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 30, 2023
Developers of senior robot ElliQ are hoping a new influx of funding will allow it to expand current partnerships and bring the bot into more homes and senior living communities.
‘Exceeding expectations’: Robot ElliQ speaks for lonely seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 02, 2023
Ninety-five percent of the seniors users of a certain tabletop robot said that it made them feel less lonely.
Robots to combat loneliness? Researchers propose ethical limits.
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
A new study on AI aims to provide metrics for determining whether robots can help with loneliness, a “Companion Robot Impact Scale.”
Robots could be good investment to mitigate loneliness among residents
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 14, 2023
Robots might be one answer for mitigating loneliness among older adults, suggest the results of a recent survey.