In the unfolding era of advanced technology, the concept of robots assisting in elderly care is no longer science fiction but a reality. With a 95% success rate, robotic assistants have emerged as an ...

Many countries around the world have ageing populations and a growing prevalence of dementia. Japan, in particular, is a “super-ageing” society, with a population getting older faster than anywhere ...

The total number of service robots sold for professional use reached almost 200,000 units in 2024, marking a 9% increase. Staff shortages are a key driver for companies to use robots designed for ...

In order to address demographic challenges, China has announced the inclusion of humanoid robots in its elderly care services. The announcement by the Chinese State Council on Tuesday is part of the ...

Hospitals and senior living centers are leading the adoption of service robots that handle basic support tasks. Experts predict home-assistant robots capable of physical caregiving are still 10–15 ...

Are robots the solution to China's growing aged care problem? The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced a large-scale trial program to test whether intelligent machines ...

Clara Berridge, a gerontologist at the University of Washington, Seattle, recalls a story told by a colleague to a group of health-care and social-work students. Nature Outlook: Robotics and ...

EU researchers are testing a robot that can have basic conversations in busy surroundings, with the idea of assisting people arriving at hospitals. By Gareth Willmer A hospital in central Paris has ...

Service robots are reshaping healthcare, retail, and hospitality by improving efficiency, safety, and daily operations ...